Bank - Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated clinical diabetes foot specialist to join their multidisciplinary team at the Aintree Diabetes Centre. This role involves managing complex diabetic and vascular foot complications and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have postgraduate knowledge and at least three years of experience in managing high-risk patients. This position offers flexible working patterns, allowing for a balanced work-life integration while contributing to a vital healthcare service that impacts the community positively.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate knowledge of diabetic foot care with at least 3 years' experience.
• Dynamic and highly motivated with excellent clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage acute podiatry and wound clinics in the diabetes centre.
• Communicate complex information effectively to patients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate Knowledge of Diabetic Foot

MSc Level or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Based within the Aintree Diabetes Centre at Aintree Hospital, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to manage highly complex diabetic and vascular foot complications. You will contribute to our goal of providing excellent diabetes foot care.

You will primarily work in outpatient settings alongside consultant colleagues in Diabetes, Vascular, and Orthopaedic services.

Currently, we run three consultant-led Diabetic Foot Clinics weekly, along with weekly multidisciplinary ward rounds and MDT meetings.

Applicants should demonstrate postgraduate knowledge of the diabetic foot, ideally at MSc level or equivalent, with at least 3 years' experience managing high-risk patients.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, highly motivated, and possess excellent clinical, organizational, and IT skills. Effective communication with healthcare professionals and teamwork are essential.

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Annie Bush - Podiatry Service Manager & Clinical Lead at 07795 370 144 or the Podiatry Department at 0151 529 4646.

Main duties of the job

1. Act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team.
2. Manage the day-to-day clinical provision of acute podiatry and wound clinics in the diabetes centre and acute podiatry clinics.
3. Perform highly skilled debridement of acute/chronic, neuropathic, and ischemic wounds, often for extended periods.
4. Supervise students and junior staff as needed.
5. Participate in professional development programs.
6. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, including vulnerable and pre/post-amputee patients, requiring excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
7. Liaise with primary and secondary care professionals to ensure seamless patient care, often involving negotiation skills.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, aiming to improve patient care.

The group employs over 16,800 staff serving a population of over 630,000 across Merseyside, providing a range of hospital and regional services, including trauma, stroke, elective surgery, maternity, and complex care.

Additional details

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 287-BANK-46-25

Location: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, Liverpool, L9 7AL