Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Podiatrist to join our team as a High Risk Diabetic Foot Specialist. You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high-risk foot problems.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of diabetes and podiatry, with a strong focus on preventing amputations and foot-related admissions.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess, manage and treat high-risk complex caseloads consisting of patients with acute and chronic diabetic foot problems
- Lead in the planning of care packages jointly between hospital and community care providers
- Provide podiatry care, including wound care, for patients with musculoskeletal conditions
- Undertake biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, and orthotic provision and advice for patients with a range of underlying MSK/biomechanical conditions
- Use clinical reasoning skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for patients with a variety of high-risk foot problems and medical conditions
Requirements:
- Diploma/BSc (Hons) Podiatry
- Certificate for Local Anaesthesia
- Registered Member of the HCPC
- RCOP Diabetic foot module or equivalent
- Extensive postgraduate experience in the NHS working with high-risk diabetic feet
- Experience of education of healthcare professionals
- Wide range of clinical experience, including complex wound care, with an emphasis on patients with diabetes
We offer a competitive salary of £55,524 to £62,652 per annum, plus HCAS (pro-rata if part-time), and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements.