Job summary
The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for Podiatric Biomechanics in Harrow CLCH Podiatry Service. You will provide highly specialised advice to patients and be a point of contact for colleagues relating to Biomechanics and the importance of foot function for people affected by MSK injury, dysfunction or disease. Paying particular attention to those patients that present and have been impacted by long term systemic conditions manifesting in the lower limb.
The Post Holder will also be expected to provide cover to general podiatry, high risk, woundcare and nail surgery clinics as necessary based on demand of the service.
Main duties of the job
To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
To diagnose and treat complex biomechanics disorders for both podiatric case management and in context of wider MSK care plans.
To provide guidance and support to podiatry department packages of care; to develop and embed biomechanics into daily practice for all podiatrists.
To be able to recognise acute MSK and Rheumatologic presentations and to be able to refer patients directly for some diagnostic tests, such as, bloods and x-rays, and to interpret and act accordingly on data provided therein.
To develop tailored care packages dependent upon patient need and utilise extensive skills, such as the prescription of bespoke FFOs and SMAFOS to enable and maintain patient mobility, foot function and aid healing
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To use effective and sophisticated oral, written and listening communication skills to accurately assess sometimes complicated, difficult and compromising situations in order to ensure the patients needs are fully assessed and addressed and that they understand and participate in their care plan.
Overcome communication problems experienced within a diverse patient population by using a range of communication methods, including the use of interpreting services and where necessary engaging family members, carers and other support workers as an aid to communication.
To liaise with and provide feedback to referrers to the service by letter and/or verbal communication, ensuring that assessment, diagnostic results and treatment plans are understood by the referrer in order that the treatment aims are understood and supported by the wider health care network.
To jointly ensure quality communications across the Podiatry Service.
To communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To use effective and sophisticated oral, written and listening communication skills to accurately assess sometimes complicated, difficult and compromising situations in order to ensure the patients needs are fully assessed and addressed and that they understand and participate in their care plan.
Overcome communication problems experienced within a diverse patient population by using a range of communication methods, including the use of interpreting services and where necessary engaging family members, carers and other support workers as an aid to communication.
To liaise with and provide feedback to referrers to the service by letter and/or verbal communication, ensuring that assessment, diagnostic results and treatment plans are understood by the referrer in order that the treatment aims are understood and supported by the wider health care network.
To jointly ensure quality communications across the Podiatry Service.
To communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Alexandra Avenue health and social care centre
275 Alexandra Ave
Harrow
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
