Podiatrist

Job overview

Do you want to build your career within a supportive team that prioritises learning, development and professional growth?

If so, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), proud to be a prospective Advanced Foundation Trust, could be the ideal place for you. As one of the largest community healthcare providers across London and Hertfordshire, we are proud to deliver high quality care closer to home while investing in our people through strong leadership and continuous development opportunities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Band 5 Podiatrist to join our team in the tri borough area of Central London, providing care across Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity to provide maternity leave cover, offering valuable experience within a diverse, supportive and community focused service where you will be encouraged to grow and develop your clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high-quality care to a diverse range of podiatry patients in a wide variety of settings.  To assess diagnose, treat, plan and manage the podiatric (lower limb and foot care) needs of the local and transient populations in a wide variety of settings, in order to maintain patient mobility and independence.
• To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other care providers to ensure seamless care delivery for all patients and where appropriate to liaise with and refer and work under direction on Band 6.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate clinical rotation(s) and will be supported by supervision and mentoring sessions.
• The post holder will, with their manager identify their knowledge and skills and will be encouraged to work towards the skills and knowledge level of a Specialist Podiatrist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.