Job overview
If you looking to improve your skills with the Management of the “At risk” or “Diabetic foot” alongside a team of Non-medical prescribers, then join the Hillingdon Podiatry team.
The Hillingdon Podiatry team has a large High-risk caseload across the borough and is the main provider for the Multidisciplinary Foot team based at Hillingdon Hospital. This is a Band 6 Clinical Podiatrist role and we will be willing to consider a newly qualified Podiatrist for this role.
Do your personal circumstances prevent you from doing the job you wish to do? CNWL pride themselves on being an inclusive organisation and therefore Hillingdon Podiatry service are looking for community Podiatrists that would benefit from flexible working due to other commitments such as school age children, providing care for a family member, or set days to achieve work-life balance.
If you can commit to at least 15 hours per week then we may be the right choice for you. You will receive all the benefits of a full-time staff member, as well as the same robust developmental support to enable to you to be an autonomous practitioner within a supportive locality. If so, you will be an HCPC registered Podiatrist who has enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for delivering the best Podiatric care possible. Extensive Community experience is not essential but you will need to demonstrate that you have an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team. Working independently in a variety of community, domiciliary settings, providing a high standard of care.
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute, chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.
The post holder will be expected to plan and manage their own cases, which will include providing specialist care for patients with Diabetes, Rheumatology, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Biomechanical problems, following clinical pathways and sign posting to appropriate onward referrals.
Working for our organisation
CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams, frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.
In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Podiatry service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the Podiatry profession.
CNWL provides a robust preceptorship program that focuses on progression and development of skills which includes regular supervision and a first-class learning experience in all aspects of community nursing. Our experienced Podiatrists will be available to guide and support all new starters within the Podiatry service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.To be responsible/accountable for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs:
2.This includes: patients with medical condition that affect the feet such as patients with Diabetes at different risk categories, Chronic Neuropathy; Chronic diseases including; e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis; Vascular problems, Terminally ill patients and patients with Physically/Mental Health/Learning Difficulties.
3.To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent development of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate footcare education advice to patients
4.To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric Care to a variety of patients with a wide and high range of clinical needs including: Biomechanical conditions
Diabetes
Chronic neuropathy
Connective tissue disorders
Nail surgery
Vascular Problems
Wound management/ tissue viability
Mental Health issues
Vulnerable patients
5.Able to carry out a foot ulcer risk assessment and ulcer management, including the identification of vascular insufficiency, neurological deficit, significant foot deformity, trauma or increased foot pressures.
6.Understanding of the wound healing process and its potential complications and carryout sharp debridement wounds, wound bed management and use of appropriate dressing. Recognise sign and symptoms of wound infection and manage appropriately. To recognises the need, and refers the patient, for advanced management.
7.To preform basic biomechanical examination, produce temporary insoles and refer appropriately.
8.To perform comprehensive assessment of the diabetic/high risk foot including: providing a
full annual review assessment to including sensory, vascular analysis (ABPI’s as required).
9.To Understand an refer appropriately for investigations as required e.g. microbiology, radiology
10.To use the decision-making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute wound care/biomechanics.
11.To participate/carry out nail surgery.
12.To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers
13.Care will be provided mainly in a range of primary care settings, involving working on your own in community clinics, patients’ homes, ward rounds, hospital setting and residential homes for the elderly.
14.To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.
15.To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for long periods.
16.To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
17.To undertake other work or duties across the whole service, as directed by the Team Leaders.
18.To actively be involved in support student/ apprentice training and staff from other disciplines.
19.To support Footcare Assistants and band 5 Staff.
20.To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.
21.To implement in day to day work Trust values in delivery care to the Trust diverse population.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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