Experienced Podiatrist for Foot and Ankle Care
We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist to provide expert care and treatment for various foot and ankle conditions. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their health goals.
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to work across our Dublin and Kildare clinics, taking on a busy caseload and working closely with General Practitioners and Physiotherapists within a Primary Care setting.
The ideal candidate will have experience treating a variety of skin ailments such as verrucas, corns, calluses, etc., as well as assessing and treating ingrown toenails, clipping toenails, and providing general feet tidy up services.
You will also be responsible for determining the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing their medical history, listening to their concerns, and performing a physical examination. Additionally, you will diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams and other methods.
Responsibilities include providing treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities. You will also give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques, educate patients on how to improve their conditions, and liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about the background and progress of patients.
We are looking for a caring, compassionate, and professional Podiatrist who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. If you have excellent infection control awareness, manage clinical risk effectively, and possess strong communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Treat a variety of skin ailments such as verrucas, corns, calluses, etc.
* Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toenails and general feet tidy up
* Determine the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing their medical history, listening to their concerns, and performing a physical examination
* Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams and other methods
* Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities
* Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques
* Educate patients on how to improve their conditions
* Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GP's, Physios, and other members of multi-disciplinary teams, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients
* Refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes
* Meet continuous education requirements and maintain an up-to-date CPD folder
* Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics; manage payments and issue receipts
* Place stock orders and log repairs
* In some cases, supervise student and junior podiatrists and enhance your teaching skills
* Manage clinical risk and have excellent infection control awareness
* Be caring, compassionate, and professional and always have the patient at the core of everything you do
* Help with creating blogs and content for social media and other marketing channels
* Work with the marketing team and provide them with on-the-ground feedback from time to time
We offer flexibility around your schedule and availability, as well as competitive hourly rates for this contractor role.