Podiatrist

Band 6 - Community Specialist Podiatrist £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata. Full or part time roles available, flexible working considered. 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 therefore 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. Bromley Healthcare is proud to be able to provide great training opportunities for its staff.

Main duties of the job:

• We are looking for HCPC Registered Podiatrists with post graduate experience with a high degree of motivation and clinical skills.
• You will need a flexible approach to service provision with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually.
• The successful candidate will be required to have excellent diagnostic and clinical skills to deliver a range of podiatry treatments including wound care, at risk and biomechanical interventions for patients in Bromley.
• Although based in a clinical setting, the role is across the Bromley Healthcare area with a clinical and visiting caseload.
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
• The post holder will be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate Bromley Healthcare values in their day to day role working as part of a team.
• 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 in addition to external training sessions and access to an enhanced training budget.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council is essential.

Working for your organisation:

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme.

We also offer advance schemes, including an annual advance scheme to cover season tickets, travel expenses, and a salary advance via Wagestream to help provide further financial support to staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Bromley Healthcare has recently redefined its values with a strong focus on the healthcare and well-being of both colleagues and patients. We have our own staff physio and access to an in-house counselling service, to name just a few of the initiatives set out to support our well-being. Our 'belonging' value focuses on building a community where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and colleagues feel psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Our aim is for everyone to be listened to and have an equal opportunity to flourish.

In line with our continuous learning value, we are proud to embrace learning, quality improvement, and innovation in aspiring to be the best we can be. As a service, we are very supportive of innovation and change and you will be afforded the flexibility to be creative. You will be a communicative team player, with experience in wound care and management of the diabetic foot. You will have the opportunity to develop Musculoskeletal podiatry knowledge and put this into practice frequently. You will also be involved in minor surgery clinics.

You will be able to manage a caseload, and although predominantly clinical care will be needed, you will be able to organise visits to those who are unable to attend community clinics. You will be confident in treatment, and be aware of criteria for service. You will know your scope of practice, when to ask for help, and how to escalate concerns to MDFT. You will be able to liaise with nursing staff to arrange visits, and form treatment plans for internal and external departments to follow. You will support the service and colleagues in clinic, and when seeing patients at home.