Specialist Podiatrist London, England
Job description
The Podiatry Service provides specialist care to a diverse group of patients with foot and lower limb problems especially diabetes , within both a primary and secondary care setting. The experienced team of Podiatrists assess, diagnose and manage deformity or pathology of the foot including specialised clinics within the field of Footwear, Biomechanics, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Minor
The service has direct links to Podiatric surgery for Complex Foot and Ankle Surgery.
We are looking for motivated individuals with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with the public and a range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues to join our team. Ideally the applicant should have an interest and some experience in Diabetes and MSK.
The applicant should have a flexible approach to work and be keen to progress their clinical skills.
Support the Extended Scope MSK / Diabetes Podiatrists in musculoskeletal/ Diabetic aspect of care within the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and play a key role in ensuring the
service meets expected results with reference to national and local policies.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate a increased knowledge base within the chosen field and act as a role model for providing quality care to patients and an expert training resource to AHP’s, GP’s and other health and social care colleagues.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
