Senior Podiatrist - Community
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Podiatrist to join our well-established Community team in Limerick.
Job Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Podiatrist to deliver high-quality foot and lower limb care to adults living in the community, contributing to improved mobility, independence, and quality of life.
About the Role
* Manage a podiatry caseload of adult clients with both routine and complex foot and lower limb conditions in line with HSE protocols and evidence-based, person-centred care principles.
* Deliver care in both clinic-based and domiciliary (home visit) settings.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric interventions across community and other healthcare settings as required, promoting self-management and positive health behaviours to improve long-term outcomes.
* Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for a broad range of patients, including those requiring care in areas such as wound management, musculoskeletal podiatry, diabetic foot care, and minor nail procedures.
* Deliver single-handed clinical care in both low-risk and high-risk community settings, supporting early intervention and preventing the escalation of complex conditions.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary primary care team, and refer or signpost patients to appropriate services as needed to support holistic care planning.
* Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to monitor outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality podiatry services.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with CORU and HSE standards.
Requirements
* BSc (Hons) or MSc in Podiatry.
* CORU registration as a Podiatrist.
* Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years working in a community or primary care setting.
* Proven expertise in managing high-risk feet (e.g., diabetic foot care, ulcer prevention, and management).
* Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
* Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and prioritise effectively.
* Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* A full clean driving licence and access to a car for community visits.