Advanced Diabetes Podiatrist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Podiatrist to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management of high-risk foot ulcers, in community settings with MDT support in Stoke-on-Trent.

You will drive innovative practice, contribute to education and training events, and supervise team members while maintaining excellent podiatry standards across locations within the Trust.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered podiatrist with clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in diabetes and wound care management.
• Ability to supervise, train and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of complex foot ulceration cases and wound care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve services.
• Deliver assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans.
• Provide supervision and training to staff and students.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Podiatry degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

You will be able to utilise your advanced skills to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management / wound care for high-risk patients with complex foot ulceration working either independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams in community with links to consultant-led outpatient clinics based in Stoke on Trent.

We are looking for someone to join us that has a strong team spirit and a passion to drive innovative practice and be involved with health education and training events.

You will provide supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements and demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems.

You may be required to deputise for the Podiatry Clinical Lead in a professional capacity as required along with supporting and overseeing excellent podiatry practice through mentorship and day to day guidance to team members and other professionals.

We are able to offer both full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time roles within the service, working flexibly across a variety of locations across the Trust. We would also consider a development opportunity, with a structured process in place to support you meeting the requirements of this fantastic position in the team. You will be required to travel independently over a large geographical area and ideally have a driving licence and access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic role that requires you to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of those within our care.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support whilst demonstrating Trust’s values.
• Lead in the management of complex cases within the field of diabetes / wound management, supporting other staff and co-working when needed.
• Undertake assessments, working with service users to develop needs and outcome focussed treatment/support plans. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.
• Provide advice and support others including co-working cases with the less experienced and unregistered staff. Participate in and support staff to apply eligibility criterion and quality assurance processes.