Band 6 Podiatrist

Clinical duties: To be legally and professionally accountable for all aspect of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To assess, diagnose, treat and mange a caseload of patients, in line with the podiatry service criteria. Apply effective assessment and diagnostic criteria to formulate agreed treatment plans, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including: High risk diabetes, chronic disease (chronic neuropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular problems), ulcer / would management, people with acquired or congenital disabilities and those that present with challenging behaviours. And where appropriate, referral to specialist practitioners, other health care professionals or discharge.
Undertake diagnostic procedures using appropriate equipment e.g. Doppler ultrasound, wound swabs etc. Effectively, interpreting, recording and reporting the results. To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental and HCPC guidelines.
To undertake basic biomechanical assessments in order to prescribe and dispense orthoses. To undertake surgical intervention using local anaesthesia for complex nail pathologies. Undertake health promotion activities to groups / individuals / clients and other professionals as appropriate. To be proficient in the use of information technologies including video consultations with clients and for in-service training.
To communicate effectively with all clients and relatives regarding the appointment / procedural systems and relevant healthcare advice, e.g. home treatment plans, exercise regimes. Adhere to all service statements within the Podiatry Operational Guidelines and joint working practices and protocols of the team. To maintain accurate electronic clinical records and to understand the documentation process.
The post holder will be required to work in a poor environment. It is the responsibility of the podiatrist to highlight any health and safety issues and to undertake a risk assessment to minimise / reduce risks.Professional: To work as an autonomous clinician working within professional and organisational guidelines. Monitoring emails and tasks on a daily basis and responding in a timely manner. To keep up to date with clinical and professional developments.
To participate in the departments Clinical Governance initiatives and developments, including research and audit. To undertake, demonstrate and log continued professional development. To ensure all clients receive the appropriate quality of care at all time whilst observing the policies and procedures of the organisation. Contribute to departmental development, participating in staff meetings and professional working groups and being a role model for junior staff.
To participate in individual performance review, one to one meetings and clinical supervision. To complete the organisations mandatory training in accordance with the mandatory training policy. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work in accordance with the Organisations Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Organisations policies to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Organisation policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role. To comply with the Organisations No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service. This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.