Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist to join their team in Shrewsbury. The role involves providing specialized footcare for patients with diabetes-related complications, working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a BSc in Podiatry and have experience in managing complex foot pathologies. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience managing a wound case load.
• Evidence of highly specialised treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high risk foot problems.
• Clinically responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc Honours degree in Podiatry

MA/MSc relevant to wound care/diabetes

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 27 May 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible Podiatrist to join a progressive and forward-thinking team that shares a great passion vision in improving care for people with diabetes in Shropshire.

This post will be based within the purpose-built diabetes centre at The Royal Shrewsbury with a satellite clinic in The Princess Royal Hospital and will provide both inpatient and outpatient services including the MDfT service.

You will work within our busy 5 days a week multi-disciplinary diabetes foot clinic. The work will include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of clinical and medical needs. Clinical time will be spent working within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team to provide integrated care to outpatients and in patients with acute and complex problems associated with diabetes.

We would like to hear from you if are a Band 7 level Podiatrist, who is keen to provide highly specialist podiatry treatment to people with active foot disease within the hospital setting.

You should possess a good knowledge of the high-risk foot and be confident in understanding diabetes and managing diabetes foot complications.

You will be expected to contribute to team working, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in linking with other healthcare teams in both secondary and primary care. You should be highly organised, using your initiative and be keen to make a positive contribution.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are to provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds and patients with neuropathic and vascular complications. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised BSc Honours degree in Podiatry
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing postgraduate training in wound care/vascular/diabetes. IRMER
• Registered member of The College of Podiatry
• MA/MSc relevant to wound care/diabetes.

Experience

• Previous clinical experience managing a wound case load and of assessment and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies
• Evidence of highly specialised treatment planning, patient management and appropriate autonomous working of the above
• Demonstrate up to date awareness of evidence-based practice within diabetes
• Evidence of continual Professional development
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within an acute service
• Experience of leading service improvement and implementing new initiatives
• Evidence of clinical education and in service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
• Involvement in audit and research
• Experience in Casting
• An understanding of the broader NHS agenda
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Hummingbird Department, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-DSP-321

Job locations

Hummingbird Department, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital