Autonomous High-Risk Foot Specialist Podiatrist

NHS Jobs; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a podiatrist to assess, diagnose and implement care plans for high-risk foot patients. You will manage a clinical caseload across community and hospital settings, including patients' homes, within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot clinic for Warrington.

You will work autonomously as a lone practitioner, provide wound care, debridement, antibiotic requests, and offer education to colleagues.

Qualifications

• Assessment and diagnosis of high-risk foot conditions.
• Development of individual care plans and wound management.
• Ability to work across community, hospital and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-risk foot care including debridement and wound management.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary diabetes foot team and clinics.
• Mentor junior podiatrists and share expertise with colleagues.

Job description

The Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a podiatrist to assess, diagnose and implement care plans for high-risk foot patients. You will manage a clinical caseload across community and hospital settings, including patients' homes, within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot clinic for Warrington.

You will work autonomously as a lone practitioner, provide wound care, debridement, antibiotic requests, and offer education to colleagues.