Specialist Podiatrist

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting

Central London Community Heath NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Adult and Children's Community services across West HertfordshireWe are seeking enthusiastic hard-working and skilled colleagues to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team is proud to be supportive, caring and dedicated in the way we deliver services and we welcome those who also hold the same high standards of care and concern about the experience the patient receives with us.

As part of a growing team we are looking for individuals that enjoy the opportunities of development in personal, professional and clinical leadership. And look forward to working with those who enjoy applying their knowledge skills in a team this role you will have the opportunity to be involved in bringing ideas into fruition, be part of transformation plans and help deliver ambitious impactful projects.

You will benefit from mentoring, shadowing, clinical supervision as well as leadership opportunities to really enjoy the role of being a Podiatrist and the accompanying scope of development.

Main duties of the job

You will provide day-to-day clinical care, across a variety of sites, in a supported environment and within a dynamic team.Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care and clinical pathways are within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 6 role.

If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application

About us

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 Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration Podiatry professional qualification. Certification in local anaesthesia Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development

Education/Qualification

Essential

Podiatry professional degree qualification. Registration with Health Professions Council. Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and high risk feet. Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes clinical guidelines and NSF in Diabetes. Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with colleagues and health care professionals. Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time. Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate. Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills. The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills Knowledge and application of clinical governance. Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience of service delivery in acute and/or community settings. Experience of working at a Band 5 level or having completed a preceptorship to attain a Band 6 level; and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting. Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.

Skills, Abilities Attributes

Essential

A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach. Self-motivated and highly driven to achieve timely desired outcomes Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

In-depth knowledge in the management of high risk feet with and without woundcare needs Knowledge and understanding of National Clinical Guidelines. Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with colleagues and health care professionals. Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time. Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills. The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills. Knowledge and application of clinical governance Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Experience of service delivery in acute and/or community settings. Experience of working at a Band 5 level or having completed a preceptorship to attain a Band 6 level; and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach Self-motivated and highly driven to achieve timely desired outcomes Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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