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The Podiatry team at Surrey Downs Health and Care are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Podiatrist with excellent clinical and communication skills. You will have experience and knowledge of a broad range of podiatric practice together with a desire to learn and develop further.
You will assess patients’ podiatric needs and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care in a variety of settings including community clinics and domiciliary settings. You will be an integral member of the podiatry team and will have opportunities to attend a variety of clinical rotations and to specialise in wound care, musculoskeletal, nail surgery or diabetes. Our podiatrists specialise in leg ulcer care at our podiatrist‑led leg ulcer clinic.
All staff are supported and encouraged to take part in service transformation, CPD activities and extra study for further self‑development. We are nurturing a team and will encourage your skill set development.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
* Obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
* Undertake diagnostic procedures using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, doppler ultrasound; competently interpret, record, report and act on results.
* Be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
* Carry out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.
* Undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
* Manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area, including booking appointments and using clinical time effectively.
* Maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records; update patient’s medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
* Teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
Contact: Laura Price, Clinical Lead Podiatrist, laura.price29@nhs.net, 07918476821.
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