Advanced Podiatrist - Diabetes (MDT)

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 High Risk Clinical Lead Podiatrist (0.6 WTE, 22.5 hours). The post is split between Sherwood Forest Hospital and community settings, within the MDT Diabetes Foot team, focusing on complex high-risk cases.

The post holder will lead advanced podiatric care, require HCPC registration, a degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and a Local Anaesthesia certificate, and will contribute to service development and

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and a degree/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine are required.
• A Local Anaesthesia certificate is required.
• Experience in leading podiatry services within MDT diabetes care is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry services for MDT Diabetes Foot Clinics at Sherwood Forest Hospital.
• Deliver highly skilled podiatric interventions for complex/high-risk foot conditions.
• Lead and work collaboratively with team members while also delivering independent, high-quality care.
• Engage with colleagues and external professionals to develop and enhance services.
• Demonstrate HCPC registration and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Podiatry expertise

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

HCPC registered

Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

Local Anaesthesia certificate

Job description

An Exciting Opportunity for a Band 7 High Risk Clinical Lead Podiatrist

Post 0.6 WTE - 22.5 hours -

The successful candidate will work 15 hours at SFH and 7.5 hours in a community setting

Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist (MDT) - Diabetes

The postholder will working alongside the existing team of Advanced Podiatrist, based at Sherwood Forest Hospital within the multidisciplinary team caring for the diabetic foot.

The successful candidate should have an interest in complex high risk patients, advanced vascular assessment and treatment of the ulcerated foot.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.

Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

As a member of the Nottingham Community Podiatry Team your main duties will include -

To provide a podiatry service for people requiring the care of the Multi-disciplinary (MDT) Diabetes Foot Clinics within Sherwood Forest Hospital

Clinics within the location are both consultant and independently podiatry lead.

Provide highly skilled podiatric interventions for people with the most complex/highest need for treatment and management of their foot conditions.

You should also have experience of team working, but be able to work independently to deliver a highly skilled and demanding needs of the service provided.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and other health professionals both internally and externally to develop and enhance services to meet the changing needs of the population and the national and local picture.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and hold a degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and a certificate for Local anaesthesia. You should also have experience of team working, but be able to work independently to deliver a highly skilled service.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jaclyn Glazebrook Job title: Podiatry Service Development Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01623 404615