Band 7 Specialist Wound Care Podiatrist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Hampstead is seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Wound Care Podiatrist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based wound care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and manage complex foot wounds, including those related to diabetes, vascular disease, and infection.

You will also contribute to the development of clinical practice, educate and mentor junior staff, and participate in service development, audits, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Significant experience in wound care management.
• Experience with diabetes-related foot wounds is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibility for patient care and wound management.
• Contribute to policy and service development.
• Manage and steward resources and information systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and students.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Podiatry

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Education

HCPC registered podiatrist

Podiatry degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Specialist Wound Care Podiatrist to join our team at our Hampstead site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based wound care within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

In this role, you will provide specialist assessment and management of complex foot wounds, including those associated with diabetes, vascular disease, and infection. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including vascular, diabetes, and infectious diseases services, contributing to integrated patient care and improved clinical outcomes.

You will also support the development of clinical practice within the podiatry team, providing guidance, education, and mentorship to junior staff and students. Participation in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives will be an important part of the role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate our Trust values and meet the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. You should have significant experience in wound care management, strong clinical decision-making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to innovation and continuous professional development is essential.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• Responsibility for patients
• Responsibility for policy and service development
• Responsibility for financial and physical resources
• Responsibility for leading and managing
• Responsibility for information resources
• Responsibility for research and development

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adam Farr Job title: Podiatrist, Interim Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 7830 2749