Who are we looking for?
Spectrum Health is seeking an experienced and adaptable Contractor Podiatrist to join our growing panel of healthcare professionals. This is a very flexible role and we will consider any hours you can work in the evenings and/or weekends. Immediate start date.
This position is ideal for an independent Podiatrist who values autonomy, clinical variety, and the ability to support patients in a face-to-face environment.
If this sounds like an opportunity you're interested in, then take a read through the roles and responsibilities and hit apply below.
We would love to hear from you
What is the role and what are your responsibilities?
* Treat a variety of skin ailment such as verruca's, corns, calluses, etc.
* Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toenails and general feet tidy up
* Treat patients with diabetes at increased risk of foot disease who require preventative care and assistance
* Determine the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient's 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 and/or improve 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 and 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; as well as managing their 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
What experience and qualifications do I need?
* BSc OR MSc in Podiatry (essential)
* CORU registration (essential)
* Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Ireland (SCPI) (essential)
* Professional Indemnity Insurance (essential)
* Private practice experience (preferred)
* New grads welcome
* Given the nature of this contract, applicants must be authorised to work in Ireland
What We Offer
* Flexible working hours that suit you in the evening during the week and/or weekends
* Administrative support and efficient clinical systems
* Opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary, patient-centred healthcare team
If you have any queries about the role, please contact
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