Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatrist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 0 days (Bank)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 343-PodiatristB5-AHP
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Jubilee Health Centre
- Town
- Wallington
- Salary
- £20.50 Above is B6 - B7 Min & Max Salaries depending on experience
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 30/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Podiatrist Band 5 - Bank
Band 5
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Job Title: Podiatrist
Grade: Band 5
Hours of work: 7.5
Working Pattern: One day a week (Day of the week to be confirmed)
Site: Jubilee Health Centre
Responsible to: Podiatry Clinical and Operational Manager
Accountable to: Director Sutton Health and Care
Main duties of the job
The Podiatrist will provide professional foot care as an autonomous practitioner. To plan, manage and organise a caseload of a diverse range of patients who require nail cutting, within the community setting.
The Podiatry Service supports patients with foot and lower limb problems to maintain and improve their mobility, and help them remain independent. We also treat and prevent complications for people considered at “high risk”.
Biomechanical podiatry provides diagnosis and treatment for a range of muscle-related and joint-related foot and lower limb problems which may be due to development, posture, occupation and exercise, or due to long-term conditions such as arthritis.
Working for our organisation
- "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
- OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
- Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
- Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Podiatrist will be responsible for:
· Assessing, developing and implement individualised care for patients who have been referred for nail cutting treatment, ensuring customers have an excellent treatment experience
· To monitor the changing needs of the patient and where necessary, refer the patient back to the Podiatrist if their podiatric or medical condition needs to be reviewed.
· To liaise with clerical staff around appointments and communication with patients and professionals.
· Be responsible and aware of Health and Safety in relation in daily working practice
· To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.
· Work autonomously and be responsible for managing own caseload within the legal and ethical boundaries as set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
· To prioritise clinical time to best manage a clinical caseload, ensuring clinics are appropriately booked in order to maximise delivery of appropriate and effective care.
· To follow department and organisation policies, procedures and guidelines but have the discretion to make own decisions within professional guidelines as may be beneficial to the patient.
· Wherever possible, make the best use of time and resources in order to maximise the benefit to both the patient and the organisation.
· To be responsible for monitoring stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.
· To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly when barriers to understanding exist.
To deal effectively with complaints, ensuring that these are dealt with accordingly to the procedures and escalating when necessary
· Maintain cleanliness and sterility of equipment and work area, adhering to infection control protocols
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- HCPC
- Member of the College of Podiatry
Desirable criteria
- HCPC
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to char a working/sub group
- Communication with a wide range of clinical and non clinical staff
- Understanding o health service planning and preparation of business cases
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the public in a variety of settings and able to demonstrate good customer care. Experience of working in a health care setting, with skills and experience in rehabilitation of patients, general mobility skills and communication Good Verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Alessandro Lubrano
- Job title
- Recruitment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082964086
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