Description
We are looking for HCPC registered Podiatrists to join our community podiatry teams to work on bank.
The role will include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of high-risk patients. The postholder will be expected to provide a full range of podiatry treatments to clients in community clinics, client's home, and care homes. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology & care of foot problems resulting from neglect & lack of self-care.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, diagnose, develop, and implement personalised care plans for patients with a wide variety of complex clinical needs.
- Plan and manage your own case load, be punctual and reliable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for this role.
- Travel across Greenwich and Bexley to work including home visits.
Person Specification
- Qualifications: HCPC Registered Podiatrist, BSc (Hons) Podiatry.
- Training and Experience: Worked as a band 5 podiatrist for a minimum of 12 months, Previous NHS experience in wound care, Domiciliary and Nursing Home Experience.
- Skills and Abilities: Effective communication skills - written and verbal, Good interpersonal skills, Previous wound care/ high risk foot experience.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Bank contract
Job Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and the full range of podiatry treatments to clients in community and outreach clinics, hospital, clients home, Health Centres, Care Homes and Day Centres.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, developing & agreeing treatment plans individually with clients.
- Be responsible for protection of health and wellbeing of all clients.