Specialist Podiatrist

Job overview

Band 6  Specialist Podiatrist

Do you feel like it’s time to make a change?  Not only to your career, but to the way in which we provide podiatry?

The Podiatry Service in CLCH is dedicated to change and innovation and we are looking for new members of the team who are excited by doing things differently and breaking down the traditional divisions within the profession.  Our goal is to create a new care pathway that makes targeted use of clinical sciences to develop clear patient centred, evidence-based packages of care for all appropriate referrals to the podiatry service.  This work will inform projects to share learning through presentation and publication, so this role provides one day per week dedicated to research.

As London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match. 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.

We have three vacancies for this opportunity, all of which will work in the North West Inner division of CLCH NHS Trust, which covers the tri-borough area of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Main duties of the job

So what do you need to join our team?

To be have at least 2 years clinical experience in providing NHS podiatry To have a BSc and evidence of post registration CPD An excellent sense of professional curiosity Experience in service development and/or patient experience in Podiatry, including audit, patient stories and patient education You will need to be able to adapt to a fast moving service, work autonomously,  and possess the clinical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team Candidates should have excellent communication skills, comprehensive clinical assessment skills and the ability to provide care as determined by clinical assessments. To have strong relationship building skills to work positively in your nursing team, multidisciplinary teams and with patients

For further details / informal visits contact: Steven Lassetter – CLCH Inner London Podiatry Clinical Lead 07740931585

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.