Band 7 Podiatrist - Diabetic Foot Service

Sanctuary Personnel; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Specialist Experience

Professional Development

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd is seeking a Band 7 Podiatrist for the Diabetic Foot Service in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This full-time locum role involves high-risk diabetic foot care, MDT collaboration, and adherence to NICE standards.

You will provide expert assessments, wound care, and inpatient reviews, while working across Diabetes, Vascular and Orthopaedics teams. Non-Medical Prescribing and related certificates are required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Podiatry or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration mandatory.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification required.
• Postgraduate diabetes foot qualification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care for high-risk diabetic foot patients.
• Conduct complex diabetic foot assessments and reviews.
• Manage diabetic foot ulceration, infection and high-risk cases.
• Provide inpatient diabetic foot reviews and ward round support.
• Implement specialist wound care interventions and care plans.
• Participate in diabetic foot MDT clinics and collaboration with teams.
• Ensure NICE standards and audit requirements are met.

Skills

Non-Medical Prescribing

POM-A Local Anaesthesia

POM-S Sale and Supply

Audit and Reports

CPD evidence

Education

BSc in Podiatry or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes and the Foot

Job description

Job Title:

Band 7 Podiatrist - Diabetic Foot Service

Specialism:

Podiatry

Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary:

Up to £31.03 per hour

Type:

Full-time Locum (Ongoing)

Join our team as a Band 7 Podiatrist specialising in the Diabetic Foot Service within Podiatry in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, earning up to £31.03 per hour on an ongoing hourly basis. This exciting full-time opportunity will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of patients while working in a specialist area that demands your expertise.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: As a locum podiatrist, you will enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule.
• Specialist Experience: Experience working with an exceptional specialist diabetic foot service where your skills will be recognised and celebrated.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise and grow your career.
• Collaborative Environment: Embrace the chance to collaborate with top-notch healthcare professionals, expanding your network and knowledge base.

Additional information:

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 08:30-16:30
• Clinics: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00
• Specialist Diabetic Foot Service
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification required

What you will do:

• Deliver expert care for high-risk diabetic foot patients.
• Conduct complex diabetic foot assessments and reviews.
• Manage cases of diabetic foot ulceration, infection, and high-risk presentations.
• Provide inpatient diabetic foot reviews and support on ward rounds.
• Implement specialist wound care interventions.
• Formulate and review treatment and management plans.
• Support urgent diabetic foot assessment and treatment pathways.
• Participate actively in diabetic foot MDT clinics.
• Collaborate closely with Diabetes, Vascular, Orthopaedics, Community Podiatry, and Primary Care teams.
• Ensure compliance with NICE diabetic foot standards and the National Diabetes Foot Care Audit requirements.

Requirements:

• BSc in Podiatry or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Band 7 Podiatrist experience.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• POM-A Local Anaesthesia Certificate.
• POM-S Sale and Supply Certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes and the Foot.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Extensive post-graduate NHS experience.
• Experience in managing complex diabetic foot patients and providing specialist care.
• Skills in diabetes and high-risk foot assessment.
• Mastery of complex wound care.
• Experience with an acute multidisciplinary diabetes team.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in audit and writing reports.

Desirable Requirements:

• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Experience leading diabetic foot MDT pathways.
• Experience in supporting service development initiatives.

Sutton-in-Ashfield, nestled in the stunning Nottinghamshire countryside, offers the perfect blend of tranquil rural life and exciting urban access. With community spirit at its core and affordable living, it's a great place to live and work while making a difference every day in your role.