Specialist Podiatrist

We have a position for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist. To undertake a clinical role in podiatry delivering high quality, evidence-based community podiatry within a geographical locality, under the direction and with support of the Community Podiatry High Risk Lead, Team Leads and Operational Manager. You will assess patients' podiatric needs and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care in a variety of settings including community clinics and domiciliary settings. To undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning for patients who have specialist care needs. To carry and be responsible for your own caseload. You will have experience and knowledge of a broad range of podiatric practice together with a desire to learn and develop further. You will be an integral member of the podiatry team and actively participate in audit, research and continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job:

• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and those of other staff.
• To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
• To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, doppler ultrasound.
• Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.
• To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
• To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment, treatment, and the evaluation of outcomes of community podiatry patients, with a variety of presentations.
• To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
• To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area, using clinical time effectively.
• To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records.
• To update patient’s medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
• To receive and provide complex, sensitive information.
• In communicating effectively with patients and carers, skills of motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent will be used.
• To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants as required.

Person specification:

• Registration with HCPC
• Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Local anaesthesia certificate
• Masters level qualification or training
• Broad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, Nail Surgery and wound care.
• Significant post registration NHS experience including experience of working across core clinical areas
• Good knowledge of biomechanics
• Ability to carry out and analyse and interpret results of various assessments within scope of practice
• To be able to work in restricted positions, particularly when carrying out domiciliary visits.
• High levels of concentration during treatment and to be able to deal with unexpected situations (e.g. emergencies).
• Ability to assess new patients and provide appropriate treatment based on individual need of patients and care planning
• Ability to manage own time, prioritise tasks, work independently and under own initiative and multi-task
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Work as a member of a team
• Exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
• Able to adapt to change and resolve problems
• To have good organisational and timekeeping skills
• Evidence of supervising other staff and students

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.