Clinical Podiatrist

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Podiatrist to support the Hillingdon team for 17 hours a week (0.45 WTE). This role can be spread across two or three days a week and may be suitable for a Podiatrist looking for a part-time role.

The Podiatry Service in Hillingdon is well established and provides a high level of training, clinical supervision and support.

The successful applicant must be motivated to learn and develop due to the increased complexities of patients through continual professional learning.The successful candidate will be working with a team of Specialist Podiatrists and prescribers and will be referring into our multidisciplinary foot team at our local Hospital.

The role will involve assessing and treating a range of patient groups including those in the "at risk" and "high risk" categories, focusing on the management offoot pathologies in a variety of settings including housebound patients and supporting nail surgery clinics, To be part of a highly motivated team. Working independently in a variety of community, domiciliary settings, providing a high standard of care.

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute, chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

The post holder will be expected to plan and manage their own cases, which will include providing specialist care for patients with Diabetes, Rheumatology, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Biomechanical problems, following clinical pathways and sign posting to appropriate onward referrals.

There's a place for you at CNWL

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

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