Diabetes and Wound Specialist Podiatrist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay seeks a Clinical Specialist Podiatrist with expertise in diabetes and wound management. The role involves managing a high-risk caseload, conducting comprehensive assessments and referrals, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a proven record in diabetes podiatry and must excel in both independent and team environments. This position offers the opportunity to innovate patient care using advanced technologies. Strong support for professional development is provided.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD time

Internal hospital-based training

Qualifications

• Proven record in diabetes podiatry.
• Ability to work as a sole practitioner.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and referrals.
• Collaborate with community podiatry team.

Skills

Diabetes podiatry

Wound management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Podiatrist

Job description

Be responsible for the management of a caseload of high risk patients, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education and referral to other health care professionals as required. The main duties of this post are to act as the Clinical Specialist Podiatrist in the field of Diabetes and wound care for both Primary and Secondary Care as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team providing cover for the team, Carry out home visit for housebound patients

You will have a proven record of excellence in providing diabetes podiatry and the ability to function as a sole podiatry practitioner. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and highly developed clinical skills are essential. The role involves the management of a high-risk caseload in both in-patient and out-patient settings, teaching and undertaking research work. You will work closely with the community podiatry team to provide a seamless service to the population provided by our department. Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), dedicated CPD time and in the longer term, rotation onto internal hospital-based training.

• Are you a highly skilled diabetes/wound management podiatrist looking for a new challenge?
• Do you want to work in a respected diabetes team?
• Are you self-motivated?
• Do you work well within a multi-disciplinary team?

Why work with us

The Podiatry Department works from 10 different locations across the South Devon Area. We are a forward thinking department who have patient care as the top priority. The Department is focussed on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and using innovation to improve care, such as the use of VR headsets in nail surgery and development of a diabetic foot app.