Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatrist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
- Term time hours
- Other
- Job ref
- 824-HERTS-7125951
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Hertfordshire CLCH
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Podiatrist
Band 6
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
Calling all talented Podiatrists wanting part time, child hour friendly or a flexible working environment.
Calling all newly qualified Podiatrists too!
West Hertfordshire Podiatry Service, as part of the CLCH Herts division are looking to grow our passionate clinical team with loyal dedicated and locally sourced experts,
If this is you and you want to make the local services better for the local community then we want to connect.
Main duties of the job
Delivering a range of clinic based services ranging from high risk, biomechanics, nail surgery and woundcare. Getting the opportunity of being involved and supporting in exciting multidisciplinary and pathway enhancement projects.
Join Our Team
We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative environment where you can thrive. We're dedicated to high-standard patient care and investing in the growth and development of our team.
Flexible Working Hours
We welcome part-time requests and child-friendly work patterns.
Continued Professional Development
Access a range of courses, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of Podiatry services.
Mentorship and Support
Work alongside experienced professionals committed to guiding you through 1-1s, clinical supervision, and shadowing.
Project & Research Opportunities
Engage in exciting research projects and get published.
Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary package with a wide range of additional benefits prioritizing your well-being.
Explore Hertfordshire
Experience the green leafy suburbs, from Harpenden's picturesque charm to Ashridge House, one of King Henry VII's palaces, and Potters Bar's historical connection to London and York. Don't forget Watford, home to Warner Brothers Studios and Atria Watford Shopping Centre with 140 shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and bowling alleys.
For a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us, please visit: CLCH NHS Pay and Benefits
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Delivering a range of assessment, diagnostic and Podiatric interventions to patients to help improve foot health in a clinic based environment
Foster outstanding team spirit and dedication in support of colleagues and the shared ambition of championing the role of a Podiatrist
Work supportively as well as collaboratively with other clinical professionals, keeping the patient at the centre of care
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person specification
Education /Qualification
Essential criteria
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
- Knowledge of RCoP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities – theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
- Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
- Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and if needed domiciliary caseload
- To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
- IT Skills including use of Word and Excel
Desirable criteria
- Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
- Ability to manufacture simple insoles
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rakhee Shah
- Job title
- Clinical and Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07551402949
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