Podiatrist in Melrose

Our Podiatry business has been providing podiatric care in the Scottish Borders since 2012.We are an established Podiatry business with a reputation for providing a Personal and Professional service. We currently have 4 rooms over 2 sites in Melrose and Selkirk and a domiciliary caseload. The area is rural, just 30 miles south of Edinburgh. Tweedbank train station is approx 2 miles from the Melrose clinic. We are currently 5 Podiatrists, an administrator, an assistant administrator and IT manager.

The team is small and everyone is given the opportunity to provide their best care. As a close knit team we like to support each other and the successful candidate will hopefully be able to think beyond the clinical environment and look out for their colleagues.In return you will feel part of something bigger than just working in a clinic treating patients. We work hard, but we want everyone to get the best out of life and will be as flexible with you regarding holidays, childcare, other outside responsibilities, if when you are at work you give your best. At Melrose Foot Care our values guide our behaviours, we put people first. We care with compassion, work collaboratively, deliver personalised care and strive for the highest quality in everything we do.

We have a varied caseload, including all types of patients. Mainly made up of diabetic, PAD, Ingrown toenail treatments, older MSK patients, some higher risk patients, also a large number of regular return patients whom we keep mobile by treating their corns, callus and nail conditions. We regularly carry out Nail Surgery and Verruca Needling and training and support will be given if needed. We have recently developed our MSK service and now offer 3D custom orthosis after assessment with Gait and Motion -Footscan, we are looking to offer more aesthetic Podiatry and more luxurious treatments.

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, caring podiatric service in a variety of settings supported by an admin team and be part of a wider Podiatry team. You will be required to provide a high level of palliative and corrective treatments as part of an agreed care plan whilst liaising or referring to other Health Care Professionals. You will also be responsible for organising your own workload to ensure effective caseload management of a diverse range of patients.

Job Specifics and Requirements

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist
• Podiatry Degree or equivalents
• Membership of a Professional Body to provide your Insurance.RCPod or others available.
• Current starting salary, dependent on experience is £34,000- £50.000 pro rata, based on 37.5 hours full time. Salary is paid monthly by bank transfer, by the 28th of the month.
• Hours to be agreed. We can offer a 4 day working week to include a Friday.
• Start and finish times can be flexible to an extent depending on your request and the needs of the service. This will be split between ourclinics; Melrose and Selkirk. Services are also carried out in patients’ own homes, nursing and residential homes, hospital Wards and day care centres
• Annual holiday entitlement will be 28 days inclusive of bank holidays we recognise +1 for your Birthday if this falls on a work day.
• The position will be subject to two verbal references and a PVG.
• A three-month probationary period is observed.
• A clean driving licence is required, access to a car essential and Class 1 Business insurance is required.
• If you are a new graduate a fully planned and comprehensive Mentoring Programme will be offered to support you in your new role.
• A structured induction programme to support your introduction to our team.
• Mileage allowance for home visits (0.55p per mile)
• New employees will be offered to be enrolled into our NEST pension scheme if eligible.
• Available after passing a three-month probationary period; CPD budget to be managed by you and supported by the business to invest in you, additional training (in-house and out-with)

Scope and Range

Your range of service provision will include;

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot pathologies
• Maintain tissue viability and treat foot wounds and ulceration
• Diabetic foot care and annual assessments
• Use your POMs annotation and provide patients with antibiotic cover when required
• Manufacturing and prescribing orthoses and treatment plans for musculoskeletal conditions

Main Duties and Clinical Responsibilities

• Work independently in a clinical setting
• Assist the reception team if required by answering emails and the phone
• Maintain and manage a patient caseload
• Assess, treat and diagnose patients, establish specialised care pathways for those with complex podiatric and medical need
• Carry out pre-op assessment for nail surgery, perform nail surgery and be responsible for the patients after care
• Assess musculoskeletal conditions, design a care plan,choose, manufacture, supply and provide orthoses
• Carry out Diabetic Assessments using a range of equipment
• Undertake, and report on ABPi and TPi for suspected PAD
• Maintain accurate records of treatments written and electronic
• Maintain equipment in the working environment
• Carryout instrument decontamination inline with RCPod guidelines
• Liaise with other podiatrists, healthcare professionals, family members and carers about patient care
• Participate in foot health education by attending events, producing written and verbal communication relating to foot health and footcare
• Providing patient education information that can be used for social media posts, blogs or leaflets
• Participate and help create social media content for use within the practice media channels
• Be responsible and aware of Health and Safety procedures and legislation in relation to daily working practice. Participate in annual Health and Safety assessment update
• If relevant-Follow our mentorship program to be able to manage your own caseload autonomously and effectively

Professional Responsibilities

These responsibilities are a requirement of HCPC Registration and our Professional body (Royal College of Podiatry). Their complete documentation will be provided, however these are the main points in our Practice.

• Work within the framework of clinical governance in order to maintain and improve patient care, quality and efficiently
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as GPs, Nurses, Surgeons, Physios as required
• Develop and maintain good working relationships within the team
• Attend and participate in local and national special interest groups
• Maintain and improve clinic knowledge and skills evidenced through professional portfolios and continual professional development
• Regularly review current working practices, clinical activity and effectiveness
• Participate fully in appraisals
• Participate in staff meetings and other training days in support of clinical professional development and education
• Maintain HCPC and Royal College of Podiatry Or equivalent registration
• Actively participate and contribute to clinical supervision
• Support your colleagues and learn together

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for communicating with patients and staff alike. You may also be required to discuss treatment plans with other healthcare professionals regarding patient welfare. Basic computer skills are required to use Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Google sheets, Google calendar for all administration tasks. You will be adequately trained on how to use our electronic booking and clinical notes system. Communication must be dealt with confidentially and in line with data protection guidelines laid down by the Royal College of Podiatry and HCPC.

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