Community Podiatrist - Band 5 in London

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. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration. Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Salary: £35,763 - £43,466 Inc of HCAS per annum pro rata. Salary is dependent on experience. Full time 37.5 hours per week, and part time working available.

An exciting opportunity has developed to join a committed, progressive team who work in a challenging and motivating environment. The successful candidate will have a responsibility to provide foot health care and advice to patients with at-risk feet.

We are looking for a Band 5 podiatrist to work within our friendly and professional team. You will require a broad clinical experience at undergraduate level with an understanding of community podiatry services and intermediate care services. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession, the significance of Evidence Based Practice and clinical governance implications, as well as being able to work in, sometimes challenging, conditions to provide patient care.

You will hold a degree in Podiatry, be registered with HCPC, and you will be expected to maintain a portfolio of development and be able to meet the travel requirements of this post. The post requires the individual to be a flexible and reliable member of the team demonstrating empathy, resilience and problem-solving skills as a clinician.

Main duties of the job include managing a moderate-high risk caseload, opportunities for rotation in MSK and nail surgery, and management of a domiciliary caseload - routine care and diabetic foot assessment. Exposure to wound care and support where needed will be provided.

Person specification:

• Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent leading to licence to practice, Local analgesia administration certificate, HCPC registration.
• Desirable criteria: May engage in post-graduate study such as CPD courses and modules.

• Essential criteria: Able to use own experience to offer 2nd opinions to others, Experience of specialist areas of work, e.g., minor nail surgery, biomechanics, rheumatology, the Diabetic & at-risk foot and Health Education at university or on placement.
• Desirable criteria: Experience in presenting information, adapting teaching/training to the learning styles of others, Previous role as a Podiatry Assistant.

• Essential criteria: Knowledge of Podiatric conditions and advanced therapies, Excellent communication skills (written), Evidence of ability to work alone and as a team member, Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance, Knowledge of a range of assessment techniques; including diagnostic equipment e.g., Monofilament, Doppler, Hold a current UK driver's licence and have access to a car to commute effectively and efficiently between service bases/work settings.
• Desirable criteria: An interest in developing an area or service, Evidence of team working or good knowledge of team working principles, Able to reflect on constructive feedback from peers, and implement appropriate changes to practice.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why 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. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include remote working, compressed hours, part-time, and job shares.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

Important Reminders: Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.