Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. We are looking for an experienced podiatrist to join our supportive and friendly team to provide high-risk/wound care to patients across the borough of Bromley. There will also be opportunities for MSK and nail surgery clinics.

The prospective candidate must have wound care experience, be motivated, flexible, and able to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will have a community-focused clinical caseload with a responsibility to provide foot healthcare and advice to patients with “at risk” feet. As a community foot protection team, we coordinate with King’s College and Princess Royal Hospital diabetic foot services for shared care of patients.

Main duties of the job include:

• Providing a range of podiatry treatments including wound care, at risk and biomechanical interventions for patients in Bromley.
• Managing a caseload, organising visits to those who are unable to attend community clinics.
• Liaising with nursing staff to arrange visits and form treatment plans for internal and external departments.

Person specification includes:

• Registration with HCPC.
• Postgraduate experience of treating a high-risk caseload including wound care.
• Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK Driver's Licence & access to a car for work purposes.

We value healthcare promotion through patient empowerment and education, therefore we require podiatrists who have excellent communication and assessment skills. We encourage team members to take part in various CPD activities including clinical supervision, in-house training during department meetings, and access to an enhanced training budget.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. We strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. We welcome applicants with a disability and are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.

We offer a variety of flexible working options from day one, including compressed hours, part-time, and job shares. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare.