Innovative Podiatrist — Foot & Lower-Limb Care

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 podiatrist to join an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies. You will use clinical reasoning and develop individualised care programmes for patients with varied podiatric needs across clinical, domiciliary, hospital and community settings.

You will undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery, follow care plans, and elevate referrals when deterioration occurs.

Qualifications

• Undertake and complete the Band 5 competency programme with mentorship
• Demonstrate ability to manage podiatric problems across settings
• Use evidence-based material to assess, treat, implement and document podiatric provision
• Support and supervise healthcare assistants and junior colleagues

Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing patients with podiatric problems including systemic, vascular, neurological and dermatological conditions
• Plan and provide nail surgery assessment and surgery
• Carry out general podiatry sessions and domiciliary visits
• Develop care plans and refer on appropriately
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure timely discharge where indicated

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Nail surgery knowledge

Wound management

Education

Band 5 competency programme

Tools

Nail surgery instruments

Biomechanical assessment tools

Job description

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 podiatrist to join an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies. You will use clinical reasoning and develop individualised care programmes for patients with varied podiatric needs across clinical, domiciliary, hospital and community settings.

You will undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery, follow care plans, and elevate referrals when deterioration occurs.