Podiatrist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading podiatry service committed to high-quality care for diabetes patients at Scunthorpe General Hospital. As a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist, you will be part of a supportive team, focusing on assessing and managing podiatric conditions while receiving professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and diagnosing podiatric conditions.
• Essential skills in managing diabetic patients.
• Professional qualifications in Podiatry required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care.
• Work primarily with patients with Diabetes.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.

Skills

MSK assessment

Biomechanical assessment

Exercise prescriptions

Orthotic prescriptions

Vascular assessment

Wound management

Job description

The Podiatry service aims to provide high-quality, evidence-based podiatric care across various settings, including GP surgeries, community clinics, and hospital-based multidisciplinary diabetes centers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic team based at the Diabetes Centre at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The role offers regular clinical supervision, mentorship, and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for various clinical conditions, primarily working with patients with Diabetes. Skills in MSK/biomechanical assessment, exercise and orthotic prescriptions, vascular assessment, and wound management are essential.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites, including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital.

As teaching hospitals affiliated with the Hull York Medical School, both Trusts lead and contribute to research in various medical fields, including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.

We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and skilled workforce to deliver excellent patient care and foster a positive future for our employees, partnership, and community.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Peter Hume
• Job Title: Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Charlotte Batley, Operational Lead, at [e-mail].