Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Good customer interaction and personal service
Certification
Timeline
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Jane Clare

Seaton,Devon

Summary

A highly skilled podiatrist with extensive expertise in rheumatoid arthritis care, musculoskeletal pathology, and diabetic foot care. Proficient in administering local anaesthesia and performing minor surgical procedures, including nail surgery. Demonstrates exceptional communication proficiency with multidisciplinary teams and maintains accurate patient records. Committed to patient-centred care and health promotion, with a strong focus on infection control standards and wound management. Holds NHS Band Senior 1 status and HCPC Registration, showcasing integrity, honesty, and empathy towards patients. Career goals include advancing podiatric practices through innovative techniques and enhancing patient outcomes.

Experienced Dispenser over 3 years in Pharmacy industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Enthusiastic chemist dispenser with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Podiatrist

Healthy Feet Axminster Chiropody and Podiatry Ltd
Axminster, Devon
2008.09 - 2025.03

Supported clients through home visits and chiropody services.

Assisted in developing relationships with clients to support practice growth.

  • Facilitated movement to a dedicated business location, building a substantial client base.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
  • Improved patient mobility through personalised therapeutic exercises.
  • Executed orthotic prescriptions to address balance and gait issues.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Assessed patient needs to create comprehensive care plans.
  • Maintained detailed records of treatments for each patient.
  • Provided advice on suitable footwear to avert future complications.

Podiatrist

Cambridge NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2003.01 - 2007.01
  • Enhanced patient mobility with personalised therapeutic exercises.
  • Undertook regular podiatric assessments for better patient care.
  • Conducted health education sessions, increasing awareness about foot health.
  • Provided professional advice on footwear to prevent future complications.
  • Achieved high standard of cleanliness and hygiene with thorough sterilisation procedures.
  • Maintained meticulous records of treatments provided to each individual patent.
  • Offered home visits when necessary, ensuring continuous care for patients unable to visit the clinic.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction at all times.
  • Implemented detailed physical examinations for precise diagnoses.
  • Diagnosed complex foot disorders for effective treatments.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team for holistic patient care.
  • Followed up on post-surgical patients regularly to monitor healing progress.
  • Performed minor surgeries under local anaesthesia, reducing need for hospital admission.
  • Executed orthotic prescriptions, improving balance and gait abnormalities.
  • Assessed individual patient needs to formulate comprehensive care plans.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans.
  • Managed emergency cases swiftly and efficiently alleviating severe pain conditions.

State Registered Chiropodist

Self employed
Beaminster, Dorset
1999.06 - 2002.08
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in a private practice setting whilst maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Treated common foot issues such as corns, calluses and ingrown toenails, enhancing patient mobility.
  • Conducted biomechanical assessments to identify abnormal foot function, leading to more effective treatment plans.
  • Gave post-operative advice following nail surgery which enhanced recovery rates among patients.
  • Investigated symptoms relating to feet and lower legs achieving accurate diagnosis.
  • Promoted importance of diabetic foot care amongst high-risk groups resulting in decreased incidence of serious complications.
  • Offered home visits to elderly or disabled patients increasing their access to essential podiatry services.
  • Assessed patients for signs of systemic diseases such as diabetes through regular foot health checks.
  • Performed routine check-ups, ensuring early detection of potential foot problems.

Podiatrist

Lyme Regis Medical Centre
Lyme Regis, Dorset
1990.08 - 2002.07
  • Maintained meticulous records of treatments provided to each individual patent.
  • Diagnosed complex foot disorders for effective treatments.
  • Managed emergency cases swiftly and efficiently alleviating severe pain condition
  • Provided professional advice on footwear to prevent future complications.
  • Achieved high standard of cleanliness and hygiene with thorough sterilisation procedures.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans.
  • Conducted health education sessions, increasing awareness about foot health.
  • Offered home visits when necessary, ensuring continuous care for patients unable to visit the clinic.
  • Performed minor surgeries under local anaesthesia, reducing need for hospital admission.
  • Undertook regular podiatric assessments for better patient care.
  • Assessed individual patient needs to formulate comprehensive care plans.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction at all times.

State Registered Chiropodist

Exeter Health Authority
Exeter, Devon
1983.08 - 1988.09
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing expert foot and lower limb care.
  • Treated common foot issues such as corns, calluses and ingrown toenails, enhancing patient mobility.
  • Promoted importance of diabetic foot care amongst high-risk groups resulting in decreased incidence of serious complications.
  • Provided advice on foot health and prevention of foot problems to ensure patient well-being.
  • Assessed patients for signs of systemic diseases such as diabetes through regular foot health checks.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Chiropody

Plymouth School of Chiropody
Plymouth
1980.09 - 1983.07

Boots Dispensing Course Grade 2 - Pharmacy dispenser

Boots the Chemist
Bournemouth, England
1977.08 - 1983.06

A levels - Biology , Latin, and English Literature

Beaminster Comprehensive School
Beaminster, Dorset
1975.09 - 1977.06

O level - Chemistry

Private Education
Bournemouth, England
1978.09 - 1979.05

O level - Biology

Beaminster Comprehensive School
Beaminster, Dorset
1973.09 - 1975.06

O levels - English Language, Latin, Mathematics, French, Geography, History and RE.

Beaminster Comprehensive School
Beaminster, Dorset
1973.09 - 1975.06

Skills

  • Rheumatoid arthritis care proficiency
  • Musculoskeletal pathology knowledge
  • Administration of local anaesthesia
  • Educational resourcefulness
  • Podiatric assessment
  • Paediatric podiatry
  • Dermatological treatments
  • Foot and ankle examination
  • Sports podiatry
  • Warts and callus treatment
  • Knowledge of podiatric medications
  • Diabetic foot care expertise
  • Footwear advice provision
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Communication with multidisciplinary teams
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Empathy toward patients
  • Time management efficiency
  • Elderly patient feet-care aptitude
  • Awareness of professional ethics
  • Biomechanics knowledge
  • Orthotics prescription
  • Gait analysis
  • Tolerance for stressful situations
  • Minor surgery proficiency
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Technical equipment usage
  • Infection control protocols adherence
  • Knowledge of pharmacology
  • Use of podiatry tools
  • Application of orthotics
  • Pain management techniques
  • NHS Band Senior 1
  • Self-direction
  • Patient-centred care
  • Health promotion
  • Infection control standards
  • Wound management
  • NVQ attainment
  • Biomechanics
  • Patient record keeping
  • Nail surgery
  • HCPC Registration
  • MSK podiatry
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Communication proficiency
  • Time efficiency
  • Basic life support
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Verbal communication

Affiliations

  • Dancing ( ballet, Fitsteps, belly dancing).
  • Knitting and sewing (dress making)
  • Yoga/ Pilates/ Strength training
  • Walking and hiking
  • Genealogy
  • Environmental issues, conservation
  • Nature and travel culture

Accomplishments

Achieved a level 2 in NVQ assessment of footcare assistants

Good customer interaction and personal service

Having worked with the general public and patient clientele for most of my working life , I have good communication skills and good personal interaction ability.

Counselling skills have been enhanced by years of being a 'listening ear' while treating thousands of patients over the years.

Organisational skills used to grow , establish and maintain my own business.

Systematic and orderly in work ethics, protocols and work standards.

Excellent record keeping, filing systems and administrative skills utilised for employment of reception staff.

Time keeping excellent whilst attending to patient waiting and treatments.

Patience and understanding whilst dealing with general public problems.

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Certification

Obtained a Local anaesthetics licence for role as Podiatrist offering nail surgery techniques and treatments.

Timeline

Podiatrist

Healthy Feet Axminster Chiropody and Podiatry Ltd
2008.09 - 2025.03

Podiatrist

Cambridge NHS Foundation Trust
2003.01 - 2007.01

State Registered Chiropodist

Self employed
1999.06 - 2002.08

Podiatrist

Lyme Regis Medical Centre
1990.08 - 2002.07

State Registered Chiropodist

Exeter Health Authority
1983.08 - 1988.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Chiropody

Plymouth School of Chiropody
1980.09 - 1983.07

O level - Chemistry

Private Education
1978.09 - 1979.05

Boots Dispensing Course Grade 2 - Pharmacy dispenser

Boots the Chemist
1977.08 - 1983.06

A levels - Biology , Latin, and English Literature

Beaminster Comprehensive School
1975.09 - 1977.06

O level - Biology

Beaminster Comprehensive School
1973.09 - 1975.06

O levels - English Language, Latin, Mathematics, French, Geography, History and RE.

Beaminster Comprehensive School
1973.09 - 1975.06
Jane Clare