Job summary
Our mission in Redbridge is to strengthen, develop and support local general practice, to enable the delivery of high quality care to local people. We are in the very fortunate position where 4 of the 5 of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Redbridge are working together as part of the Redbridge-wide GP federation Healthbridge Direct. This means we are able to build strong clinical teams within and across the PCNs. We are now at the very start of an exciting journey of building a team of over 100 additional clinical roles to support and enable the delivery of services within each of our 4 PCNs. We have a unique opportunity in Redbridge to create something special and we want you to be part of it. We have the infrastructure, the relationships and the potential to create a team that will make a significant difference to GP practices, to outcomes for local populations, and to individual lives for patients across Redbridge.

Main duties of the job
To provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of foot and lower limb conditions within a primary care setting, improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital referrals.

About us
Our mission in Redbridge is to strengthen, develop and support local general practice, to enable the delivery of high-quality care to local people. We are in the very fortunate position where 4 of the 5 of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Redbridge are working together as part of the Redbridge-wide GP federation Healthbridge Direct. We are now at the very start of an exciting journey of building a team of over 100 additional clinical roles to support and enable the delivery of services within each of our 4 PCNs. We are building teams within and across the PCNs to enable peer support and team working both within and across professions. We have a unique opportunity in Redbridge to create something special and we want you to be part of it. We have the infrastructure, the relationships and the potential to create a team that will make a significant difference to GP practices, to outcomes for local populations, and to individual lives for patients across Redbridge

Job responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for general podiatry practice.
• General practice clinical skills including use of local analgesia.
• Broad range of general podiatry assessment and treatment.
• Wound management, Safe use of equipment.
• Good knowledge of chronic disease.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for patients.
• Manage own caseload independently within GP/PCN setting.
• Provide care for high-risk patients (e.g. diabetes, vascular disease).
• Deliver wound care, minor nail surgery, and biomechanical assessments.
• Prescribe or recommend orthotics where appropriate.
• Promote foot health, prevention and self-care advice to patients.
• Work across multiple settings (clinics, GP practices, care homes, patient homes).
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Work closely with:
• GPs
• Practice Nurses
• Pharmacists / Pharmacy Technicians
• Physiotherapists
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care when required.
• Contribute to integrated care within the PCN.

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Podiatry
• HCPC registration
• Experience in community or primary care podiatry
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel to practices
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Experience in diabetic foot care
• Nail surgery / wound care experience
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.