Jonathan Collins

Experience

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  Circle Podiatry

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Podiatrist

  Mentored in gait analysis software (Mar systems) to assist in diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb pathologies.

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  Bartholomew Way Clinic Ltd

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

  Podiatrist

  •Mentoring from high-quality biomechanical clinicians (physio and chiropractor)•Treated patients with a wide range of foot health problems from routine chiropody to complex biomechanical cases•Developed communication skills which enabled patients to make an informed choice regarding steroid injections with use of patient information sheets, and other therapeutic interventions.

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  Sussex Foot Centre

  Jun 2012 - now

  Specialist Podiatrist

  Involved in the day-to-day running of the business and also the development side including marketing and advertising of the practice.•Conduct examinations of the foot to provide basis for diagnosis; and administer treatment of the foot and related structures•Refer patients to and consult with other practitioners, as appropriate, for further care, diagnosis, and treatment planning within the MDT within the practice and within NHS•Fit and adjust appliances and advise patient on the care of therapeutic or corrective equipment, including orthoses (Orthema/ Langer), AFO’s and footwear, and prescribing modified footwear•Competent in injection therapy with cortisone and local anesthetic•Proficient in diagnostic ultrasound of the foot and ankle. CASE accredited•Conduct, test and supplement examination by arranging various laboratory tests and diagnostic x­rays. IRMER Registered•Mentoring associates in all areas of podiatry, growing their knowledge base and exposure to complex patients, assisting in their professional development. Show less

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  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

  Jun 2014 - now

  Podiatrist

  Working within a busy Podiatric Surgery department gaining experience and responsibilities:•Ankle/ popliteal local anesthetic blocks•Admitting patients on the day of surgery•Scrubbing into and assisting in theatre•Corticosteroid injection therapy•Advanced MSK assessment•Assessing initial consultations for surgical intervention once exhaustion of conservative care•Radiological assessment of the foot and ankle•Pre and postoperative assessment•Task advancement using PASCOM & PACS software•Selection of appropriate pharmacological agents for patient management; e.g. antibiotic therapy, pain management and VTE prophylaxis•Suture and K-wire removal•Communication with primary care, GP’s TVNS’ and wider MDT. Show less