CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

CLCH West Herts Podiatry Service is looking for a dynamic Podiatrist to join our growing team of passionate clinical staff dedicated to excellent patient care.

In our team we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where you can thrive. We are dedicated to not only a high standard of care to our patients - it is also means investing in the growth and development of our team members too.

We provide access to a range of courses, workshops and conferences to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of Podiatry services

Main duties of the job

Delivering High risk Wound care across West Hertfordshire collaborating with other allied health professionals, nurses and doctors across the health community in a progressive way.

There are a number of training and supervision packages available as well as mentorship along the way.

The role involves case management of patients and line management of team members as well as having a strong focus on quality improvement via projects and audits too

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

Sick tired and fed up of seeing concrete, traffic and fumes everywhere! In Hertfordshire everywhere you go - eye soothing, green leafy suburbs and rolling hills as far as imaginable. From Harpenden that is known for its picturesque charm and rich history, Ashridge house, one of King Henry The VIIIs Palaces - known for its vast gardens, varieties of festivals as well as outdoor cinema.

Through to Potters Bar known for its connection of London to York during the Roman times.

And lets not forget Watford. Home of the famous Warner Brothers Studios as well as Atria Watford Shopping centre - with an impressive 140 shops restaurants cafes and entertainment such as cinemas and bowling alleys too.

Working in Hertfordshire gives you access to a tremendous opportunity to take advantage of a great working environment to support all aspects of your life

We can also 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development portfolio
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Post graduate courses/ Education in Advanced Podiatric Practice/Diabetic Foot Module

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training [IRMER]
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to foot complications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working in a fast paced NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring
• Experience of service development
• Experience of line management

Desirable

• Experience of leadership of a Clinical pathway
• Practical application of The National Woundcare Strategy Programme
• Experience of PGDs
• Experience of sickness absence management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective oral, listening and written communications in order to organise present and report information
• Understand and apply principles of Clinical Governance

Key Attributes

Essential

• Driving licence and access to a car.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Avenue, Watford

Watford

WD17 3NU

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