Podiatrist

Do you want to build your career within a supportive team that prioritises learning, development and professional growth?

If so, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), proud to be a prospective Advanced Foundation Trust, could be the ideal place for you. As one of the largest community healthcare providers across London and Hertfordshire, we are proud to deliver high quality care closer to home while investing in our people through strong leadership and continuous development opportunities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Band 5 Podiatrist to join our team in the tri borough area of Central London, providing care across Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity to provide maternity leave cover, offering valuable experience within a diverse, supportive and community focused service where you will be encouraged to grow and develop your clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality care to a diverse range of podiatry patients in a wide variety of settings. To assess, diagnose, treat, plan and manage the podiatric (lower limb and foot care) needs of the local and transient populations in order to maintain patient mobility and independence.
• To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other care providers to ensure seamless care delivery for all patients and, where appropriate, liaise with, refer to and work under the direction of Band 6.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate clinical rotation(s) and will be supported by supervision and mentoring sessions.
• The post holder will, with their manager, identify their knowledge and skills and will be encouraged to work towards the skills and knowledge level of a Specialist Podiatrist.

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 & Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire. This role is for the Inner London boroughs - Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

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 and support you with your deposit).
• Car lease scheme T&C's apply.
• Flexible working options.
• Training, support and development in your career.

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values and the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment - alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Education / Qualification

• BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• POM certificate

Experience

• 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 clinical supervision / mentoring.
• Experience of service development.

Other

• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers, gaining compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans.
• IT skills including use of Internet, e mail, Word Processing.

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.

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per Annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Reference number

824-INNER-

Job locations

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing