Highly Specialist Podiatrist

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and manage a complex case load of patients requiring Podiatry Services. The work will include outpatient podiatry clinics and patient home visit. The post holder will also be responsible for Service development and will work with the Podiatry Clinical and Service lead to lead on Service improvement and transformation projects. The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for patients with long term conditions, they will be responsible for patient at high risk of degeneration in tissue viability, loss of function to mobilise or low quality of life. As this is a Senior post, there is a lot of scope to explore and develop the role of the podiatrist in helping patients with long term conditions.Main duties of the job

• To deputise for the Podiatry Service and Clinical lead during times of leave and absence and support the team with clinical and management leadership.
• To be responsible for the management of the day-to-day clinical provision of Foot Health Services for your clinics
• To assist the Clinical Lead Podiatrist in delivering appropriate equitable and effective Foot Health Services.
• To have a leadership role in developing the Foot Health Service for patients and our team members.
• To undertake clinical supervision with staff members designated to you
• To be actively involved in induction of new staff to the team.
• Please refer to job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required
  
  Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits