Podiatrist

We are seeking an enthusiastic podiatrist to join our friendly, progressive and supportive podiatry team.This role is designed to offer a podiatrist the opportunity to continue to build and maintain their clinical skillset within a structured and supported environment across the whole podiatry service.

The podiatry service operates mainly from a central hub at Surbiton Health Centre where we operate a multi-chair clinic alongside several other community-based health services.This ensures that all podiatrists in the team are very well supported and can access multidisciplinary working across other health professions such as lower limb and physiotherapy.This offers a unique learning opportunity across our community health services.We work closely with our district nursing and tissue viability colleagues ensuring our patients receive multidisciplinary care delivered in the community.

Working within this setting means you will never be working alone.Combined with a preceptorship, there will be quarterly one to ones, clinical supervision sessions, interdepartmental meetings, protected time for continued professional development and annual appraisal.Our service covers nail surgery under local anaesthesia, biomechanics with orthoses provision, core podiatry and high-risk foot care with wound care.Our biomechanics service is fortunate to be able to offer shockwave therapy and presents a further opportunity to the successful candidate with rotation through all our podiatry specialisms.

Job description

Main duties

To work effectively as a member of the multi professional team.

To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding.

To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including data collection on the Electronic Patient Record System.

To attend and actively contribute to podiatry team meetings, appraisal and one to ones.

To ensure effective communication with other professionals in the necessary delivery of all aspects of patient care.

Please refer to the job description attached under the supporting documents.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use decision making processes to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals.
• Appreciation of good record keeping.
• Awareness of health and safety.

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate CPD.
• Awareness of National Service Frameworks

Qualifications

Essential

• Podiatry diploma / degree
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Diabetes foot module
• Royal College of Podiatry Membership

Any Other Factors

Essential

• Willingness to ask for and take advice.
• Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary.
• Commitment to team work.
• Commitment to high standard of care.
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Current driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes

Experience

Essential

• Diabetic patient assessment.
• Core podiatry assessment and treatment.
• Nail surgery.

Desirable

• Provision of high risk/ulcer treatments.
• Biomechanics and orthotic prescription.
• Domiciliary care provision.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed physical skills, precision hand-eye co-ordination for prolonged periods.
• Nail surgery, health promotion, and basic biomechanics.
• Effective communication.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Positive attitude to change
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Confident and friendly.
• Flexible.
• Enthusiastic.
• Approachable.
• Reliable
• Good time keeping.
• Smart appearance.

About the employer

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits:

Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.