Job summary
It is an exciting time to join our teams in Brent and we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working. Our transformation plans continue to include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models, and a greater emphasis on population health. We are expanding the existing workforce by recruiting to the current service portfolio, with the support and leadership of a forward thinking Senior Management Team.
In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community, and will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in Brent.
Main duties of the job
You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.
You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 6 role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established Clinical Services Unit that has good relationships with the local CCG, PCNs, Local authority and Local acute Trust. This is also an opportunity for new graduates to join the team wherein they will be offered a developmental position [Band 5] and preceptored and supported to attain the Band 6 level demonstrating competence to fulfil the duties of the role.
If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we ea
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other health care professionals, organisations and agencies to ensure seamless and high quality care for all patients. To monitor supervise and delegate podiatry services delivered by support staff including junior clinicians, Podiatry Assistants and to mentor students during placements. To undertake CLCH clinical rotations within the CLCH podiatry service and as deemed appropriate to the individuals development and the service need. To liaise with and refer to the direction of Highly Specialist Clinicians when necessary and as appropriate. To be flexible to cope with a busy varied and demanding workload where it is essential to move between sessional clinics on foot / by transport. To manage a domiciliary caseload as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Chalkhill Primary Care Centre
London
HA9 9FY