Community Specialist Podiatrist

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service covering Derby City and South Derbyshire. You will manage a specialist clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based podiatric care for high-risk patients and wound management where needed, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop individualised treatment plans, provide education to patients and carers, and contribute to service development

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered podiatrist with post-registration experience.
• Experience in managing complex or high-risk foot problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver evidence-based podiatric care.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for high-risk foot problems.
• Undertake wound assessment and management where appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, diabetes teams and vascular services.
• Provide education and preventative foot-care information to patients and carers.
• Support development and delivery of high-quality community podiatry services.
• Contribute to supervision, mentorship, teaching and colleague development.
• Participate in service development, audits, quality improvement and governance.
• Support the development of specialist pathways within Community Podiatry.

Skills

Autonomous practice

High-risk foot care

Podiatry experience

Education

HCPC-registered Podiatrist

Job description

Community Specialist Podiatrist - Derby City and South DerbyshireAre you an ambitious podiatrist looking to take the next step in your career? Join our supportive and innovative Community Podiatry Service and develop your expertise in high-risk foot care, wound management and specialist MSK assessment while making a real difference to patients across Derby and South Derbyshire.,

• Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a specialist clinical caseload.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver evidence-based podiatric care.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk and complex foot problems.
• Undertake wound assessment and management where appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, diabetes teams, vascular services and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide advice, education and preventative foot-care information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality community podiatry services.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, teaching and development of colleagues and students.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Support the continued development of specialist pathways within Community Podiatry.

There may also be opportunities to develop specialist skills in areas such asMSK, nail surgery, biomechanics and other areas of specialist podiatry, depending on service requirements and individual experience

Why join DCHS?

At DCHS, you will be joining a large specialist community healthcare organisation committed to providing personalised, safe and effective care to local communities. We are committed to developing our workforce and supporting staff to progress their careers. DCHS highlights opportunities for professional development, flexible working, wellbeing support and a supportive community working environment. You will be joining a team whereteamwork, professional development and patient-centred care are genuinely valued.

• Have experience managing complex or high-risk foot conditions
• Are ready to take on greater clinical autonomy and responsibility
• Enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced HCPC-registered Podiatrist who:

• Has post-registration podiatry experience.
• Has experience of managing patients with complex or high-risk foot problems.
• Can demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Is confident working autonomously and managing their own clinical caseload.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is adaptable, motivated and able to work across different community settings.
• Is committed to supporting and developing colleagues.