Highly Specialist Podiatrist Diabetes Wound Care

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Podiatrist to join their dynamic team in Hounslow. This role offers the opportunity to provide advanced podiatric care, focusing on diabetes foot protection and complex foot health needs. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team, delivering care in a vibrant community. Ideal candidates will have extensive NHS experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare and community service.

Qualifications

• Must have a Podiatry degree and HCPC registration.
• Experience managing diabetic foot patients is essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality podiatric care for patients with complex foot health needs.
• Lead and educate team members to achieve good patient outcomes.
• Manage care plans and visit housebound patients.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Diabetes Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate Qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical Systems

Job description

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Highly Specialist Podiatrist Diabetes Wound Care

Band 7

Main area Podiatry Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 222-HCS-617

Site Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health Town Hounslow Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/05/2025 23:59

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

We are offering a Band 7 post suitable for a highly motivated podiatrist, who is passionate about their profession and enjoys making a difference to people’s lives. You will be expected to work at an advanced level and should aspire to lead, educate and develop others in the team.
We welcome applications from clinicians currently working at band 6. Ideally you will have at least five years' NHS experience and be confident in all aspects of podiatry care and team working. You must be able to lead by example and inspire the team to work effectively and achieve good outcomes for patients.
You will provide high quality podiatric care, for people with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications. There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection as the population we serve has a very high incidence of diabetes. You will also have the opportunity to join our nail surgery rota and get involved in the research we are currently undertaking.
You will have the support of our friendly peer group of experienced clinicians, who are committed to providing excellent clinical care, which is patient centred and compassionate
The service works closely with district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses, and local integrated teams. as well as linking with the wider MDT and PCN networks. We have a direct pathway into the Diabetic Foot Clinic at West Middlesex Univerity Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will need a podiatry degree, local anaesthetic certificate and HCPC registration
In our vibrant and multi-cultural community, you will work from well equipped clinic sites delivering care close to home. You will assess, diagnose, and provide high quality podiatric care to people with complex foot health needs and lower limbs that are at risk. There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection due to the high incidence of diabetes in the population we serve,
You will be responsible for agreeing care plans with patients that support self-management and optimise foot health, in line with service priorities, and you will be expected to manage complex patients at an advanced level.
You will be required to visit housebound patients in their own homes, so you must be able to drive and have access to a car to support their needs.
You will work autonomously as well as alongside others, so you need to be flexible and well organised. You will be responsible for managing other people’s workload so need to be great at teamworking and problem solving. You will also need excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with our diverse patient population and with various other health care teams and stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Podiatry Diploma/Degree
• Registration with HCPC
• Qualified driver with a full clean driving licence
• A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes
• IRMER Compliance certificate

Experience

• Experience of managing a caseload of “High Risk and Active Ulcer” Diabetic foot patients
• At least 2 years recent community podiatry experience
• Experience of team leadership
• Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of Student supervision, Competency assessment, Clinical Supervision and Appraisal

Skills and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
• Clinical Leadership skills for autonomous practice and coaching others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping
• Able to facilitate the integration of evidence-based practices in the clinical setting
• IT skills with Microsoft and Clinical systems and virtual consultation skills

Knowledge

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care
• A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance
• A working knowledge of detailed care planning to achieve and maintain health related goals for patients at increased risks of diabetic foot complications

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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