Role summary
Provides specialised podiatry care within the ICC physical clinic on a part-time, in-person basis, addressing a broad range of foot and ankle conditions. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic podiatric conditions, including patients with diabetic foot complications, nail and skin conditions of the foot, biomechanical and gait abnormalities, and those requiring wound care or orthotic assessment. Delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care during scheduled part-time in-clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, appropriate diagnostic work-up, and management for patients seen.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, in-person podiatry care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up of acute and chronic foot and ankle conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, biomechanical and gait assessment, and review of relevant imaging findings during each in-clinic visit.
- Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, including wound care, nail and skin procedures, orthotic prescription, and referrals for imaging, procedures, or specialist input when indicated.
- Manage common podiatry conditions, including diabetic foot complications, nail and skin conditions of the foot, plantar fasciitis, and biomechanical and gait abnormalities, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full-time clinical team between sessions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, to deliver integrated, patient-centred care within the scope of part-time attendance.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover and continuity of care.
- Promote foot health through preventive counselling, including diabetic foot screening, timely referral, chronic disease management, and value-based care principles, within the available part-time clinic hours.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation for all in-clinic encounters.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based podiatry practice and in-clinic regulations through continuous professional development.
- Contribute to clinical governance by participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programmes, within part-time hours.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's EHR system to ensure efficient, high-quality, and well-documented in-person consultations.
- Participate in ongoing training and adopt system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with relevant support teams to optimise performance and user experience.
- Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by delivering safe, evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols during all in-person patient interactions.
- Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks, incidents, and quality concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
- Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, potential adverse effects, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making and medication safety.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making.
- Monitor patient feedback and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and optimise clinical outcomes, ensuring continuity between part-time in-clinic sessions and full-time coverage.
- Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning.
- Facilitate clear and timely communication among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Mentor and support junior physicians and healthcare professionals through clinical guidance and knowledge sharing during scheduled clinic time.
Skills
- Comprehensive clinical evaluation
- Biomechanical and gait assessment
- Evidence-based management planning
- Wound care procedures
- Nail and skin procedures
- Orthotic prescription
- Diabetic foot screening
- Chronic disease management
- Effective communication
- Clinical documentation in EHR
- EHR system proficiency
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient safety standards
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical mentoring
Education · Experience · Type
Part-timeOn-site · RiyadhSalary not stated