High Risk Biomechanics Specialist Podiatrist

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Central London Community Heath NHS Trust has recently become responsible for delivering Brent Adult and Children's Community services.

We are expanding the existing workforce by recruiting to the current service portfolio and to the new teams, with the support and leadership of a forward-thinking Senior Management Team. We are therefore looking for a Specialist Long Term Conditions Podiatrists (full time).

It is an exciting time to join our teams in Brent and we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working.

Our transformation plans over the next 12 months will include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models, and a greater emphasis on population health.

In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community and will be able to contribute to it's development, positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in Brent.

Main duties of the job

You will provide day-to-day specialist clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team, to a diverse group of patients, supporting the Clinical Team Lead operationally.

Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a Clinical Business Unit that has good relationships with the local ICS, Local authority and Local acute Trust.

If this is an environment you could contribute to, help shape, grow, develop and excel in, and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we look forward to receiving your application!

About us

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

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6952

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for Podiatric Biomechanics in Harrow CLCH Podiatry Service. You will provide highly specialised advice to patients and be a point of contact for colleagues relating to Biomechanics and the importance of foot function for people affected by MSK injury, dysfunction or disease. Paying particular attention to those patients that present and have been impacted by long term systemic conditions manifesting in the lower limb

The Post Holder will also be expected to provide cover to general podiatry, high risk, wound care and nail surgery clinics as necessary based on demand of the service.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for Podiatric Biomechanics in Harrow CLCH Podiatry Service. You will provide highly specialised advice to patients and be a point of contact for colleagues relating to Biomechanics and the importance of foot function for people affected by MSK injury, dysfunction or disease. Paying particular attention to those patients that present and have been impacted by long term systemic conditions manifesting in the lower limb

The Post Holder will also be expected to provide cover to general podiatry, high risk, wound care and nail surgery clinics as necessary based on demand of the service.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
Evidence of continual professional and personal development
Registration with the Health Professions Council
Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
Evidence of continual professional and personal development
Registration with the Health Professions Council
Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.