Job DescriptionPodiatrist - Dublin - Full/Part TimeWho are we looking for?For us at Spectrum it's all about building the best team to help people to achieve their health goals. This makes for happy patients and happy team members! We're currently looking for Podiatrists to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in our clinics across Dublin on a Full or Part Time basis. We have clinics in Dublin North, South and City Centre locations.At Spectrum we want to offer you a career, not just a job. We provide clear career progression alongside a transparent salary scale to help our team develop clinically or into leadership roles. We look to cater for those who want to build their clinical skills and those who want to upskill to become a Clinical Lead, Manager or Director.Some reasons why our team joined us:
€5,000 sign on bonus following successful completion of 6 month probationary period (T&C's apply)
Our comprehensive clinical support structure
Clear career pathways across clinical and leadership roles
Work variety - we provide multiple specialist services and provide training in each
Flexible working - we can cater for Full or Part time contracts and shifts to suit your lifestyle
CPD calendar including both internal and external speakers
CPD bursaries to assist funding external courses
Study leave
Robust systems to help our team provide the best care for their patients
Discounted Health Insurance
Annual leave that increases with length of service
Me Day - an additional day leave to try something new
Monthly Health & Wellness allowance
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.
o Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toe nails and general feet tidy upo Treat patients with diabetes at increased risk of foot disease who require preventative care and assistanceo 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 examinationo Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams, and other methodso Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformitieso Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniqueso Educate patients on how to improve and/or improve conditionso 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
You may be required to create content and blogs from time to time
You may be required to work with the marketing team from time to time and provide them with on the ground feedback
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)