Podiatrist: High-Risk Foot & Diabetic Care | Flexible NHS

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitburn; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS pension

Flexible working

Training and development

High cost area supplement 5% (pro rata

Descripción de la vacante

First Community Health and Care is seeking a Band 7 Podiatrist to join its podiatry service, delivering high-risk foot care and diabetic foot management across Surrey and Sussex. You will assess, diagnose and treat complex podiatric problems, provide wound care, and lead MDT clinics while supporting education and development of staff.

HCPC registration is required and a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. The role involves travel between sites and unsocial hours as needed, with NHS terms and pension

Formación

• Degree or diploma equivalent
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of CPD

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and treat highly complex podiatric problems with individualised care to maintain mobility and independence
• Provide specialist wound care and footcare for patients with complex foot and nail problems
• Deliver foot health assessment and treatment for high-risk patients, including diabetic foot, with early intervention to avoid admissions
• Accept urgent referrals from hospital consultants, community podiatrists and other health professionals
• Work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Take part in Multidisciplinary Footcare Team clinics, depending on days worked
• Support the lead for high-risk podiatry care to ensure continuity of service in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Develop, implement and review patient and clinical pathways, SOPs and clinical guidance for outpatient podiatry
• Support education and up-skilling of clinical and care staff managing outpatient care
• Support development of podiatry staff through clinical rotations, mentoring and supervision
• Train podiatrists and other practitioners in managing highly complex patients

Conocimientos

Diabetes care

High-risk foot management

MSK knowledge

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

IT skills

Educación

Degree or diploma equivalent

Post-graduate training relevant to clinical specialty

Evidence of CPD

Descripción del empleo

First Community Health and Care is seeking a Band 7 Podiatrist to join its podiatry service, delivering high-risk foot care and diabetic foot management across Surrey and Sussex. You will assess, diagnose and treat complex podiatric problems, provide wound care, and lead MDT clinics while supporting education and development of staff.

HCPC registration is required and a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. The role involves travel between sites and unsocial hours as needed, with NHS terms and pension