Senior Podiatrist

Sinsearach Pidiatra - Temporary Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract duration: Until Year End initially Main Duties & Responsibilities Provide patient-focused, quality podiatry care to high-risk patients. Audit service, evaluate outcomes and take measure to improve same, on an on-going basis. Exercise high levels of judgement and discretion and protect patient confidentiality at all times. Participate in education and in-service programmes and delivery of education to patients. Participate in the development of guidelines and policies to enhance the delivery of quality care within the Podiatry Department. Liaise with a multidisciplinary group, including district nurses, community podiatrists etc. Attend mandatory training and any other recommended training. Provide information, instruction, training and supervision of staff members under your remit, if applicable, in the context of management of Health & Safety such as PPE usage, chemical safety etc. Work co-operatively within a group and across Departments and services to achieve goals Foster a collegiate environment. Have the ability to understand and be tolerant of differing needs and viewpoints. Demonstrate an ability to lead, encourage, inspire and support others to deliver on priorities Possess the ability to understand how individuals, at all levels, operate and how best to use that understanding to achieve objectives in the most efficient and effective way. There is a responsibility on all staff to adhere to all hospital guidelines, policies & procedures and best practise. This includes infection control guidelines, waste management, and environmental management etc. There is a responsibility on all staff to participate in internal and external audit and review as appropriate. To work in a manner with due care and attention to safety of self, patients, staff and other persons in the workplace with reference to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. To report immediately to Line Managers/nominated persons, any accidents or incidents involving patients, staff and/or members of the public in line with hospital policy. To comply and be familiar with all hospital policies and procedures and in particular those relating to Safety, Health & Welfare, Medicines Management, Infection Control, Hygiene, Risk Management and Decontamination. To attend and participate in such meetings and events as may be required from time to time. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Podiatry Manager, Chief Executive or other designated Officer Salary starting from €65,197 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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