Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Vascular Woundcare Specialist Podiatrist and lead in innovative clinical pathways. You will manage complex cases and help train podiatrists while enhancing the patient care experience. This role offers flexibility, comprehensive professional development, and a chance to make a significant impact in vascular wound care.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified before 1991).
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Experience of working with a high-risk caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical expertise and manage complex patients.
• Ensure a smooth clinical pathway for patients.
• Lead clinical governance initiatives.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to deal professionally with distressing situations

Ability to evaluate patients' concerns

Knowledge of audit and risk assessment

Education

BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Certificate in local anaesthesia

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

Lead the fight against Limb Loss and join us as a Vascular Woundcare Specialist Podiatrist. You will take a key leadership role in the team shaping clinical pathways, developing the service in innovative and exciting ways and engaging in award winning quality improvement projects.

You will have access to an excellent professional development package, opportunities to network with colleagues mentors and pioneers as well gaining the reputation of becoming an outstanding influencer for the future of vascular wound care across the service. Welcoming applicants interested in part and full time work with a sincere ambition to compassionately improve the patient experience and outcome.

Main duties of the job

Deliver clinical expertise and management of a caseload of complex patients using advanced diagnostic and excellent treatment packages

Ensure patients experience a smooth, seamless clinical pathway from start to finish.

Support and collaborate with clinical colleagues in effective case management.

Foster strong, collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Lead clinical governance initiatives and provide training to a team of podiatrists.

Demonstrate outstanding leadership and serve as a professional ambassador for the podiatry field.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Explore Hertfordshire

Experience the green leafy suburbs, from Harpenden's picturesque charm to Ashridge House, one of King Henry VII's palaces, and Potters Bar's historical connection to London and York. Don't forget Watford, home to Warner Brothers Studios and Atria Watford Shopping Centre with 140 shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and bowling alleys.

It is a fantastic place to be!

Mentorship and Support

Work alongside experienced professionals committed to guiding you through 1-1s, clinical supervision, and shadowing.

Engage in exciting research projects and get published.

Flexible Working Hours

We welcome part-time requests and child-friendly work patterns.

Access a range of courses, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of Podiatry services.

We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative environment where you can thrive. We're dedicated to high-standard patient care and investing in the growth and development of our team.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development portfolio. Post graduate courses/ Education in Advanced Podiatric Practice
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Non-medical prescriber
• Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to foot complications

Experience

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working in a fast paced NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring
• Experience of service development
• Experience of line management
• Experience of leadership of a Vascular and or Woundcare pathway
• Practical application of The National Woundcare Strategy Programme
• Experience of PGDs
• Experience of sickness absence management

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective oral, listening and written communications in order to organise present and report information
• Good interpersonal skills of collaboration, mutual exchange and support
• Ability to deal professionally and objectively with safeguarding and distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions with adaptive communication styles.
• To work and support junior staff to case manage complex care patients
• Ability to undertake sustained intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds
• Adaptable to a variety of working environments and the ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care , neglected feet and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate.
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
• Understand and apply principles of Clinical Governance
• Understand equality and diversity and its implications in care provision
• Ability to reflect on own practice as well as give and accept feedback.
• Progressive, forward thinking and innovative ability

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£48,270 to £54,931 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS