Locum Podiatrist

We‘re currently looking for a Podiatrist to work across our client’s Dublin and Kildare clinics. The role involves taking over an existing busy caseload for annual leave, within a Primary Care setting, alongside GP‘s and Physiotherapists. This is a contractor role, which would suit an experienced Podiatrist, confident in their ability to maintain a steady caseload.

Reasons to join the team:

• Comprehensive clinical support structure.
• Clear career pathways across clinical and leadership roles.
• Work variety – our client provides multiple specialist services and provide training in each.
• CPD calendar including both internal and external speakers.
• Robust systems to help our team provide the best care for their patients.
• Flexible schedule and competitive rates.

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 toe nails 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 their 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 to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities.
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GP’s, Physiotherapists 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.
• 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.