Podiatrist

Job Description

The Podiatrist is responsible for the provision of podiatry services to outpatients and inpatients UHS.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of a client focused Podiatry service. The position holder will work closely with the endocrinology team, other allied health, medical team and nursing staff to provide a high-quality service.
• The practice of podiatry shall not include treating any part of the human body other than the foot.

Summary of Main Duties

• The Podiatrist is responsible for the provision of podiatry services to outpatients and inpatients UHS.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of a client focused Podiatry service. The position holder will work closely with the endocrinology team, other allied health, medical team and nursing staff to provide a high-quality service.
• The practice of podiatry shall not include treating any part of the human body other than the foot.

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Performs Podiatrist practice in line with the facility, MOH and JCI policies, procedures and standards.
• Making patient centered care the main priority and treat every patient compassionately
• Develop and implement a robust podiatry service to assist patients to regain functional capacity with mobility and transfers using contemporary and best practice techniques that include health promotion, education in self-management, and the provision of podiatry services to UHS patients.
• Poses in-depth clinical skills in assessment and screening of diabetic foot (neuropathies, vascular. Skin) and clearly communicates to the patient what is involved in the assessment and management of the condition.
• Undertake Doppler assessments and Ankle Brachial Pressure Index calculations and documentation.
• Assess and diagnose the condition of a patient’s feet and ankles
• Clinical assessment and treatment of core foot health conditions, including callus & Hyperkeratosis debridement, corn enucleations, Skin and nail ailments: ingrown nail, fungus infection, treatment of wart & pathological nails treatment.
• Conduct weight Biomechanics and Gait assessment, advice, guidance and prescription on footwear.
• Prescribe orthotics and Manufactured custom-made insoles.
• Diagnose and treat foot and toe deformity
• Offloading wounds through Total Contact Casts and other methods
• Diagnose, Treatment and management of patients with complex foot deformity
• Diabetic’s care: Screening, education and prevention of Diabetic foot ulcer.
• Manage and treat diabetic foot ulcer Grade 0 and 1 stage A
• Refer patients with higher grades diabetic foot ulcer to other specialists if such as vascular surgery, General surgery and Wound care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statistics and analyze data and provide reports on activities and programs as required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for podiatry services as required.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support high standards of podiatry care.
• Develops, monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) sensitive to podiatry services.
• Collects and analyses data for the agreed KPIs, providing action plans based upon the findings.
• Develop and implement required educational resources for both staff and patients/families.
• Participates in the provision of a safe and positive workplace by enhancing occupational health and safety requirements, as well as monitoring the operations and continuous improvement of the safety management system.
• Attends assigned committees and reports back to the HOD/Director.
• Effective prioritization of projects and meeting of timelines.
• Documents the podiatry care and education of each patient in the approved patient medical record, in accordance with the facility approved medical record and documentation policy.
• Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies.
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered.
• Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately.
• Ensures all administrative billing documentation, appointment scheduling and insurance approval is complete as per facility policy and billing details have been communicated with patient and family.
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary.
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken.
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality policy at all times.
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar.
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)
• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor of Podiatry from an accredited education institution, college or university.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience in podiatry services.

Desirable
• MSC of Podiatry from an accredited education institution, college or university.
• BLS certificate

Licenses/Registration
Required
• Current license in country of origin
• UAE Sharjah Health Authority License

Within three months of employment
• BLS certificate

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

Position criteria

• 3 years post graduate experience
• Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage

Advantage:
• Previous UAE experience
• experience in a commissioning environment
• experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)
• Participated in Preceptors/Education programs

Other Skills/Abilities
• Have knowledge current evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate proven success in collaborating with peers & colleagues and able to work in, a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Management, administrative and leadership skills required to effectively organize and direct staff and services
• Basic data management & analytical skills