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.
What is the role and what are your responsibilities?
Treat a variety of skin ailments 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 GPs, 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 payments and issuing receipts.
Place stock orders and log repairs.
In some cases, supervise student and junior podiatrists and enhance 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)
Podiatry Ireland Membership (essential)
Professional Indemnity Insurance (essential)
Private practice experience (preferred)
New graduates are welcome to apply.
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.
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