Specialist Podiatrist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Be a Foot Hero! Join Our Thriving Podiatry Team in Merton!
Do you have a passion for keeping feet healthy and helping people have a better approach to their foot health (or live pain-free) ?
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our team in Merton. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while developing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Here's why you'll love working with us:
Be a Foot Care Expert: Gain valuable experience through rotational programs in areas like biomechanics, wound care, and nail surgery.Make a Real Difference: Deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse range of patients, including those at high risk.
Learn & Grow: We're committed to your development. Access extensive training & resources through the CLCH Academy.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive team environment.
To actively participate in the CLCH Podiatry band 6 rotational programs.
To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools. This includes sharp debridement of lesions, administration of local anaesthesia, whilst quantifying the maximum safe doses, nail surgery, and use of noxious caustics.
To create and implement a tailored treatment and specialised care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimes for a range of patient groups including those in the ‘high risk’ and ‘at risk’ categories focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies.
To undertake the following additional specialist clinics as part of CPD and a clinical rotation programme (this list is not exhaustive and may change):
Biomechanics clinics
Wound Care clinics
Nail Surgery clinics
To recommend the use of a limited number of prescription medicines
If you would like to have a chat with the Podiarty Clinical Lead, Timothy Moor before making an application, please contact him either by e-mail t.moor@nhs.net or by calling 07908 129182.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to the job description, person specification, and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024