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Podiatrist - Band 5
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,964.00 to £43,780.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35964.00 - £43780.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 3GG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-25-1220 |
Summary
Undertake risk assessments before each treatment with particular reference to infection control and to assure patient and personal safety. Undertake medical and physical assessments to determine all the factors affecting the patients foot health in the context of their social history and ability to self care. Using assessment information, determine if patients are eligible for NHS care or home visits. Provide a diagnosis of the presenting problem, if necessary following discussion with more experienced podiatrists and explain the diagnosis to the patient and discuss treatment options. To work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as required in primary care and secondary care settings to include; clinics, health centre community clinics, residential homes for the elderly, patients homes and rotations Some of these may be in isolation, requiring autonomous practice guided by senior Podiatrists, departmental protocols, national guidelines and best practice. This may involve working under conditions including poor lighting/ heating/ ventilation and poor hygiene. To undertake with support from senior Podiatrists specialised diabetic screening and review clinics, performing vascular and sensation testing using Doppler and monofilaments. Identifying risk categories and formulating treatment plan, including taking swabs (ulcers) for microbiological screening Communicating highly specialised health education and compliance needs by negotiation, persuasion and explanation of treatment options. Completing and forwarding foot health assessment details to GPs, District nurses, consultants. Liaise with acute and primary care sites and within trust with other health care workers and consultant teams regarding clinical care; look to all opportunities to be involved in greater multidisciplinary working. To undertake on a daily basis, essential administrative tasks including statistical collection and analysis as agreed, returning all information requested in a timely manner. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. To follow departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries. To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence for all clinical areas and any other duties required by the head of Podiatry. To work in liaison with clerical support staff in order to ensure a well organised patient focussed appointment system. To evaluate and review treatment outcomes and implement discharge policies for those patients meeting the discharge criteria with guidance and support from senior Podiatrists. To continually review patients progress and refer as necessary to other health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialist leads to ensure appropriate care is provided. To liaise with voluntary and statutory bodies when necessary to ensure that patients needs are addressed. To maintain accurate patient records including assessment and treatment plans in accordance to departmental and professional guidelines. Ensure that the condition of clinical rooms is maintained in accordance to infection control and trust guidelines. To take an active role in planning and delivering health promotion and training events within the service and organisation, including promoting the departments services to other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patients are referred to the service. To assist with teaching and mentoring of students from various universities who are on clinical placement within the foot health department. Ensuring that they provide effective and safe treatment to users of the foot health service. To undertake a domiciliary caseload of 2 days a week and implement effective administration in accordance to department guidelines on domiciliary caseload management.