Highly Specialised Podiatrist - High risk foot and diabetes

Derbyshire Community Health Services; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at one of the top NHS Community trusts, where you'll play a vital role as a Band 7 Highly Specialised Podiatrist. This position offers the chance to provide high-risk foot and wound care in diverse settings, including clinics and patients' homes. You'll be responsible for managing complex caseloads, demonstrating clinical leadership, and mentoring colleagues in a supportive environment. With opportunities for personal development and involvement in service improvement, this role is perfect for a passionate podiatrist eager to make a difference in patient care across the beautiful Derbyshire region.

Benefits

Annual Appraisal

Personal Development Plan

Supportive Mentorship

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Team Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-risk foot care and complex patient needs.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide high risk foot and wound care in clinical and domiciliary settings.
• Act as a clinical lead in diabetes, coordinating specialized treatment.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical Leadership

Wound Care

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Postgraduate Training in Diabetes Care

Tools

Diabetic Foot Clinic

Audit Tools

Job description

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.

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 coordination of highly specialised treatment regimes.

This will involve:

1. Integrated care within the community at clinic sites and patients’ homes.
2. Working in Derby Diabetic Foot clinic, liaising with Diabetes consultants, Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeons, DSN's, Temporary Footwear providers (Steepers), and 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 patients’ homes. Our current vacancy is based in the Amber Valley & Erewash 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. To have 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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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jan 2025.