Overview
Twickenham Health Care is a healthcare organization based at 88 Heath Road in Twickenham, United Kingdom. The company serves the local community with patient-centered medical care in a convenient high-street location. The organization values clinical excellence, professional integrity, and a supportive working environment for its staff, and is committed to improving health outcomes and delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Podiatrist role based in Twickenham. The Podiatrist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions for patients of varying ages and clinical needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting patient consultations, performing biomechanical assessments, prescribing and fitting orthotics, and delivering diabetic foot care and education. The role involves creating and updating treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care. The Podiatrist will also contribute to patient education, preventive care initiatives, and adherence to clinical governance and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient consultations and assessments for foot and lower limb conditions.
- Perform biomechanical assessments and gait analysis; prescribe and fit orthotic devices as appropriate.
- Provide diabetic foot care, risk assessment, prevention strategies, and management of diabetic foot complications.
- Create and update treatment plans; maintain accurate clinical records in line with governance and safety standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
- Deliver patient education and contribute to preventive care initiatives.
- Adhere to evidence-based practice, infection control standards, and professional registrations/licensing requirements.
Qualifications
- Clinical expertise in podiatry and medicine, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of foot and lower limb conditions.
- Strong knowledge of biomechanics and orthotics, including gait analysis and prescription of orthotic devices.
- Competence in diabetes-related foot care, including risk assessment and management of diabetic foot complications.
- Recognised degree or diploma in podiatry and current professional registration/licensure with the relevant regulatory body.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail in clinical documentation, and adherence to evidence-based practice and infection control standards.
- Previous experience in a clinical podiatry setting is desirable; additional training or certifications in musculoskeletal podiatry or diabetic foot care are an advantage.
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