Chiropodist (Contract, Temporary)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated podiatrist with a 'can do' attitude to work with the Gateshead Podiatry Team.
The successful applicant will work within Gateshead, providing podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings including community clinics, care homes and on a domiciliary basis. A full, clean driving license is essential, and must have access to your own vehicle and be able to travel and work independently. We welcome newly qualified graduates to the team, who will be supported in post by an assigned mentor.
This Band 5 post may also encompass aspects such as lone working, diabetes foot care, wound care, nail surgery, chairside biomechanics and orthoses manufacture. Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.
To provide routine podiatry care to a diverse range of patients within Gateshead Community.
To provide diabetic care including the identification of diabetic risk factors, undertaking annual diabetic risk classification and the categorisation of patients into the appropriate risk banding.
HIV, AIDS), to manage patients presenting with high risk infectious diseases (e.g. To potentially manage patients presenting with vascular problems and wound management / tissue viability issues who present in lower risk clinics.
To undertake nail surgery assessments and treatment as appropriate.
To maintain Registration with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) and to work within the HCPC Code of Conduct, Clinical governance policies and procedures and adhere to the Patient's Charter.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
The post will be based in the podiatry service with a nominal base at Bensham Hospital within Gateshead. The team consists of a team lead, podiatrists of varying bands and podiatry assistants.
Whilst this post is part of a larger multi-professional team care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, some of which may involve working single-handed and may be in isolation, after risk stratification.
Health Centre / Community Clinics
GP Practice Clinics
Hospital Clinics
Care Homes for the Elderly within Gateshead
Homes for those with Mental Health issues / Learning Difficulties
To be the responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a wide variety and sometimes at risk patients with a wide range of clinical needs, and delegate to other members of the team as appropriate.
Identifies risk and develops mitigation to minimize risk, and reports appropriately.
To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff, clinical clerks, district nurses, practice nurses, GPs, GP receptionists, Newcastle Diabetes Centre, Social Services, Appliance Technician, secondary care specialists, Orthotists, Consultants.
To provide foot health advice in a simple, systematic presentation to maximize patient understanding and concordance.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers so as to obtain medical history, to provide an understanding of the condition and treatment options, and to obtain consent.
To liaise effectively with Consultants, GPs and other health care professionals to manage patients requiring the intervention of other professional and specialists, and to work with them to provide care in a multi-disciplinary way.
It requires considerable negotiation, persuasive skills and empathy to manage patients and their families, e.g. elderly and confused, hearing impaired, learning difficulties, mental health problems, where there is fear or pain and for people who have English as their second language and require an interpreter.
Experience of working in the NHS would be desirable, but full training and mentorship will be provided to new graduates / those new to the NHS.
BSc Podiatry
Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development (or newly qualified)
Recent relevant experience of working with a wide range of patients inc high risk
NHS / Community NHS experience
Car driver
Car driver
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Bensham Hospital
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