Musculoskeletal Podiatrist

Circle Health ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a specialist musculoskeletal Podiatrist at our Greenwich site. Circle are a leading healthcare provider for integrated care and have an opportunity for a Specialist Musculoskeletal Podiatrist to join a proactive multidisciplinary team. Circle MSK Greenwich is a pioneer in patient car and are looking for a motivated and forward thinking individual to join the team. You will be a valued member of a forward thinking, innovative team, delivering high quality, best practice treatment to NHS patients in Greenwich. The service is focused on continuous improvement and providing quality driven care to patients. Providing advance musculoskeletal podiatric medicine assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary clinic with direct contact with GPwSI, Orthopaedics, rheumatologists, physiotherapists, Extended Scope Physiotherapy and Extended Scope Podiatry. You will be able to provide advanced neurological & biomechanical assessment of foot, ankle and lower leg to identify the correct management plan or patient pathway using best practice and evidenced based medicine. The successful applicant will be competent or willing to work towards competencies in: * Shockwave therapy * OTC orthotic manufacture * Custom made orthotic manufacture/casting and prescribing * Injection therapy ( LA and corticosteroid ) * Diagnostic ultrasonography / Guided injection therapy * IRMER (onsite radiology department ) * Request imaging such as X-Ray, Ultrasound or MRI to aid diagnosis * Biomechanical examinations /Complex musculoskeletal examinations and treatment. * Use of Optogait * Proficient in rehabilitation or exercise management 37.5 hours per week full time employed. Inclusive of London Weighting. Part time hours and job share will be considered. Hours are usually Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. There is flexibility with the working hours and week days. With the successful candidate having the choice to work Saturdays instead of a week day if desired. Person specification: * Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as a HcpC registered Podiatrist (2 years of these in MSK speciality) * Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) * A qualification at degree level for Podiatric medicine Benefits * 27 days' annual leave pro-rata with additional days for long-term service * Cycle to work scheme: save money on a new bike and benefit from interest-free instalments * Private pension scheme helping your to live well in retirement * Health and wellbeing programme which includes free fruit, massages and fitness sessions * Employee assistance programme: get confidential support 24/7 * Private medical insurance to help you get any treatment you need quickly * Non-contributory life assurance and income protection insurance * Perkbox for employee discounts at a range of retailers, restaurants and other services * Season ticket loan: get the benefit of an annual ticket and pay the cost over 12 months