Highly Specialised Podiatrist - High risk foot and diabetes

Alliance Française de Toronto; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a highly specialised Podiatrist to join their dynamic team in Derby. This exciting role involves providing essential care for high-risk foot patients, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and leading initiatives to improve service delivery. You will have the opportunity to work in diverse settings, including hospitals and community clinics, while making a significant impact on patient outcomes. With a strong focus on professional development and mentorship, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their expertise in a supportive environment. Join a motivated team dedicated to excellence in podiatric care and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Annual appraisal and personal development plan

Supportive mentorship

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Team involvement and contributions

Opportunity to influence service changes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high risk foot and wound care.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high risk foot and wound care in clinical and domiciliary settings.
• Act as a clinical lead in diabetes and manage complex caseloads.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Wound Care

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Relevant Clinical Experience

Tools

Diabetic Foot Care Equipment

Audit Tools

Job description

Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work for one of the top 10 NHS Community trusts whose vision is to be the best local healthcare provider and a great place to work? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!

We have a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic Band 7, Highly Specialised Podiatrist (management of the High Risk Foot).

The post will involve providing high risk foot and wound care in both clinical and domiciliary settings.

As well as direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs, you will demonstrate clinical leadership, be responsible for service development, and work alongside your highly specialised podiatry colleagues to coach and mentor the community podiatry team.

The post will require flexibility and the ability to work across sites and teams according to service needs; therefore, transport is essential.

Most importantly, a willingness to learn and develop your expertise and knowledge is essential.

You will be part of a highly motivated team, providing an excellent standard of clinical care in highly specialised areas.

You will act as a clinical lead in diabetes, providing specialist podiatry advice to the Community Podiatry Team and professionals in other fields.

You will be responsible for the planning and management of complex and specialised caseloads involving the implementation and co-ordination of highly specialised treatment regimes.

This will involve:

1. Integrated care within the community at clinic sites and patient’s homes.
2. Working in Derby Diabetic Foot clinic, liaising with Diabetes consultants, Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeons, DSNs, Temporary Footwear providers (Steepers), Permanent Bespoke Footwear providers (Blatchfords), and Community Podiatrists and Nurses for seamless Diabetic Foot Care.
3. Working in the step down clinic between the diabetic outreach clinic and the community team.
4. Audit/Service Review and Improvement.

What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?

1. The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres, and patient’s homes. Our current vacancy is based in the Derby City and South Dales locality of the trust.
2. The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts, and our Podiatric Surgery team.
3. An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve, and support staff to reach their full potential.
4. Supportive Mentorship.
5. CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
6. To become part of our fantastic Team, with involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums, and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
7. The opportunity to influence and help make changes in the service, to use innovative technology, and to make a difference.

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