Podiatrist

Job overview

We are looking for a Dynamic, Self-motivated e Podiatrist to work in the tri-borough area of Central London, providing care to residents across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.   So what do you need to join our team? •    A BSc in Podiatry  •    You will need to be able to adapt to a fast moving service, work autonomously,  and possess the clinical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team •    Candidates should have excellent communication skills, comprehensive clinical assessment skills and the ability to provide care as determined by clinical assessments. •    To have strong relationship building skills to work positively in your nursing team, multidisciplinary teams and with patients

Main duties of the job

• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools; to adopt a problem-solving approach to patient care, ensuring that all clients treated have an agreed treatment plan •    To create and implement tailored treatment and care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimens for a range of patient groups including those in the “at risk” categories, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies. •    This includes patients with the following conditions (this list is not exhaustive): o    Chronic Disease , for example Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis o    Neurological and vascular disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease o    HIV o    Poly-pharmacy o    Wound management o    Maintenance of tissue viability o    Terminal Illness o    Mental Health o    Learning Difficulties Musculoskeletal trauma and injury

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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