High-Risk Podiatrist — Diabetes & Wound Care Expert

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT is offering an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic podiatrists to join our High Risk team. You will deliver Highly Specialist Podiatry in community clinics and hospital settings across Birmingham, working as part of a progressive service.

The role requires post-graduate experience in Diabetes and vascular care, training in wound management, and HCPC registration. You will mentor others, participate in training, and help develop links with the MDT

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Registered Podiatrist with the HCPC.
• Local Anaesthetics Certificate.
• Diploma in diabetes management in primary care or RCOP diabetic foot module.
• Formal wound care qualification.
• Educated to Masters level.

Responsibilities

• Provide Highly Specialist Podiatry in community settings within the Trust including community clinics and hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential homes, nursing homes and in the patient's own home.
• Provide Highly Specialist Podiatry Services in acute hospital clinics across Birmingham as and when required.
• Actively take part in presentations, workshops and study days along with the other members of the diabetes team.
• Promote strong links with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Consultants, GPs, PNs, DSNs, as well as other healthcare professionals.
• Undertake undergraduate clinical training on a regular basis.

Skills

Reflective practice

Presentation skills

Training delivery

Assessment tools knowledge

Education

Degree in Podiatry

HCPC registration

Local Anaesthetics Certificate

Diabetes management qualification (primary care or RCOP diabetic foot module)

Wound care qualification

Masters level education

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT is offering an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic podiatrists to join our High Risk team. You will deliver Highly Specialist Podiatry in community clinics and hospital settings across Birmingham, working as part of a progressive service.

The role requires post-graduate experience in Diabetes and vascular care, training in wound management, and HCPC registration. You will mentor others, participate in training, and help develop links with the MDT