About this role
Job summary
A specialist podiatrist is an autonomous foot and lower-limb clinician who diagnoses, treats, and manages complex patient cases--most notably high-risk groups such as individuals with diabetes, severe peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy, and chronic foot ulceration.
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.To have the capability to safely move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.
To provide care in a range of primary care and residential settings, some of which may be in isolation.
To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of complex clinical needs including:
o High and increased risk diabetes,
o Neurological and vascular disease.
o Rheumatologic and biomechanical conditions.
o Mental health conditions.
To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education and self-management advice to patients and/or their carers.
Main duties of the job
The role requires the ability to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team and seek support when necessary to ensure safe effective care.
To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and to maintain excellent clinical records.
The post holder will be responsible for a defined population of service users across the Trust including community clinics and domiciliary and hospital setting.
To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.
To be responsible for documenting client activity data, health promotion, training and education data in accordance with information governance guidelines, departmental and trust standards.
To be responsible for effective time management, meeting deadlines and responding to fluctuating workloads and organising, planning and prioritising clinical and non-clinical workload.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Qualified driver with a full clean driving license
- A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes
- IRMER Compliance certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in both a team and in isolation.
- Experience of managing a caseload of "at risk" Diabetic foot patients
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of Student Supervision
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication)
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping.
- Good organisational skills, to manage own caseload and the day-to-day running of the clinics in which you work.
- Good clinical podiatry skills and understanding of infection control.
- Able to facilitate the integration of evidence-based practices in the clinical setting.
- Basic IT skills with Microsoft applications and virtual consultation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
- Ability to implement clinical safe treatment packages within service resource and support self-management and waiting lists safely.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical governance.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care.
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Incident reporting
- A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance
- A working knowledge of detailed care planning to achieve and maintain health related goals for patients at increased risks of diabetic foot complications
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Teddington Memorial Hospital
Hampton Road
Teddington
TW110JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)