Graduate Podiatrist

Surrey Downs Health & Care
The Podiatry team at Surrey Downs Health and Care are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Podiatrist with excellent clinical and communication skills.
You will assess patient's podiatric needs and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care in a variety of settings including community clinics and domiciliary settings. You will be an integral member of the podiatry team and have opportunities to attend a variety of clinical rotations and to specialise in wound care, musculoskeletal, nail surgery or diabetes and some of our podiatrists now specialise in leg ulcer care at our podiatrist led leg ulcer clinic. All staff are supported and encouraged to take part in service transformation, various CPD activities and extra study for further self-development. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, doppler ultrasound. To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.
To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
To update patient's medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. o The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs areao CSH Surreyo Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trusto Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
This is frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs. To provide services at a wide variety of sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and in challenging conditions, often working in isolation. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, doppler ultrasound. To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.
To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
To actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users.
To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
To keep up to date with clinical and professional developments.
To participate in departmental clinical governance initiatives for example collection of audit data, contributing and supporting the development of clinical standards.
To attend all mandatory training in line with SDHC employment and professional need.
This includes controlled pharmacy supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies.
To be responsible for security of clinic rooms, equipment and supplies (especially controlled items), when working at any clinic site or on a domiciliary visit.
To be responsible for the collection of voluntary contributions. Understanding pathology and prognosis of different medical conditions, to ensure that patients are fully aware of their foot risk status. Regular effective communication with GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Tissue Viability Nurses, District Nurses, Practice Nurses, Multi Disciplinary Teams, Health Visitors, Carers, Social Services and peers to ensure co-ordinated delivery of care.
To provide health promotional activities with individuals and groups (patients and healthcare professionals) for example, foot health education sessions as well as individually tailored education during treatments.
To liaise with administrative and clerical staff as the post requires.
Podiatric Medicine Degree or equivalent (diploma)
Local anaesthesia certificate
Driving licence (full)
Member of Royal College of Podiatry
NHS podiatry experience
Awareness of current NHS trends and policies
Experienced in the provision of high risk assessments, treatment planning and delivery of minor surgery.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Bourne Hall Health Centre