Homeless and Vulnerable Adult Specialist Podiatrist

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Podiatrist (Band 7) to lead and coordinate podiatry services for hard to reach populations within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH).

This is a unique opportunity to deliver high quality, person centred podiatric care to individuals who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. The post holder will act as a key link practitioner between the Homeless Health Service and Podiatry Service, supporting continuity of care and improving access to appropriate services.

The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of complex podiatric and medical conditions, including high risk and at risk foot care. The post holder will also provide specialist advice, education and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations, including community services, GPs, hostels and outreach centres, you will contribute to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion within healthcare services. The post holder will also play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people, working closely with social care and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care, to work flexibly across three London boroughs: Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a specialist podiatry expert, providing clinical leadership, support and education to the podiatry team and wider multidisciplinary network.
• Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure continuity of care and improve access to services for hard to reach populations, promoting inclusion and reducing health inequalities.
• Deliver education and health promotion initiatives across the clinical network, raising awareness of foot health and general wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of services, supporting pathways that enable access to appropriate mainstream and community services, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
• Undertake autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients foot presneting with complex podiatric needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising a range of evidence based interventions for patients, including those in high risk and at risk categories.
• Provide specialist care and management for patients with complex needs, including those with diabetes, substance misuse issues, chronic neuropathy, long term conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, wound care and tissue viability concerns, and HIV.
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, social care and external agencies to support safeguarding of vulnerable adults and young people, ensuring safe, effective and person centred care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.