Specialist Podiatrist - Diabetes

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS pension

Annual leave

Flexible working hours

Counselling service

Staff benefits

Résumé du poste

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a clinical leader for the diabetic foot team. The postholder will support the Principal Podiatrist in daily operations, supervise junior staff and students, and oversee investigations across microbiology, radiology and labs.

The role involves teaching, research and participation in multi-disciplinary clinics. Applicants should have a professional podiatry qualification and diabetes-focused MSc or equivalent experience, with HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Senior podiatry professional with leadership responsibilities.
• Postgraduate study in diabetes or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in education, audit and teaching within a hospital setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical leadership in the diabetic foot service.
• Support the Principal Podiatrist in daily operations and financial management.
• Supervise junior podiatrists, rotational staff and students.
• Work in medical, surgical clinics and on ward rounds.
• Order, interpret, and advise on microbiology, radiology and lab results.
• Contribute to clinical research and departmental education.

Connaissances

Clinical leadership

Education & teaching

Audit skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Diabetes MSc or equivalent

Description du poste

This is a clinical leadership post in the diabetic foot team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, working across medical, surgical and ward settings. The postholder supports the Principal Podiatrist in running the service day to day, supervises junior staff and students, and orders and interprets microbiology, radiology and laboratory results. The team sees over 700 new patients and 6,500 follow-ups a year, and the role carries research and teaching duties. Candidates with less postgraduate experience may be considered on merit.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical leadership in the specialty, including educational, professional and managerial guidance
• Support the Principal Podiatrist in the daily operational and financial management of the team
• Run the diabetic foot service day to day, including specialist outpatient and inpatient care for acute diabetic foot complications
• Supervise the daily clinical work of junior podiatrists, rotational staff, students and support staff
• Work as part of the team in medical and surgical clinics and on ward rounds
• Order, interpret and advise on microbiology, radiology and laboratory investigations
• Supply antibiotics under departmental patient group directions (PGDs)
• Help lead clinical research and audit within the department
• Contribute to the development and delivery of education material for a teaching hospital

What's required

Qualifications

• Professional podiatry qualification
• Diabetes-related further study to MSc level, or equivalent experience

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a podiatrist

Experience

• Significant postgraduate experience as a community podiatrist (less experience considered on merit)
• Contributing to the clinical education and development of less experienced staff, students and/or assistants

Skills & knowledge

• Comprehensive specialist patient assessment using investigative and analytical skills to make clinical diagnoses
• Understanding of clinical governance, including quality issues, audit and NICE guidance

Other

• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
• Role model for the trust's PRIDE values: People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What's offered

• Full NHS benefits and discounts
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Support in career development
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Wagestream access to earned pay as you earn it