Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of patients living with diabetes, while being part of a supportive and innovative team? Join us in shaping the future of high -quality care for the communities we serve.
We are welcoming applications for a Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist to join our Multi-disciplinary (MDT) Foot Team at the Thomas Addison Diabetes Department at St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. St George's Hospital is the Vascular Hub Site for South- West London and so the team are instrumental in the care of patients escalated for specialist vascular care from neighbouring spoke hospitals.
Main duties of the job
You will join our friendly and dynamic team of podiatrists and our podiatry assistant to provide enhanced practice in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex diabetes-related lower limb conditions.
You will integrate and communicate regularly with our speciality MDT colleagues including diabetes consultants and nurses, infection diseases, vascular surgeons and nurses, orthopaedic surgeons, interventional radiology, psychology and community specialities.
You will co-ordinate and implement holistic care plans in line with MDT support. We will provide structured training and competency sign off for advanced care therapies which may include treatments such as topical negative pressure therapy and total contact casting.
The service is fully integrated within the hospital which provides several exciting rotational and development opportunities in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The team is committed to service improvement work, recently working together with colleagues from across Southwest London to get innovative new treatments approved for patients with diabetes foot infections.
In recent months our colleagues have presented their audit work at national conferences, taken on leadership responsibilities and attended conferences for continuous professional development. We are proud of the energy, expertise and drive to take our service into the future, and we welcome someone who shares this enthusiasm for growth and excellence.
About us
With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in Southwest London.St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role**
This post is full-time; however, we would welcome applications from those seeking a part-time or flexible working pattern which would be discussed at interview.
If youre looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference whilst being part of a well- established multi-disciplinary team, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch for an informal chat or to arrange a visit to our unit we'd be delighted to show you what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role**
This post is full-time; however, we would welcome applications from those seeking a part-time or flexible working pattern which would be discussed at interview.
If youre looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference whilst being part of a well- established multi-disciplinary team, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch for an informal chat or to arrange a visit to our unit we'd be delighted to show you what we do.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DpodM or BSc)
- NHS experience
- Diabetic Foot Module / CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in training & teaching
- IR(ME)R
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications
- POMs certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments & diabetic assessments
- Broad spectrum of clinical experience
- Working independently and as a team member
- Assessed and formulated treatment plans for new patients
Desirable
- Experienced in advanced biomechanical assessments, casting techniques & manufacture of orthoses
- Knowledge of / exposure to Advanced wound care techniques; such as Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) and Larvae
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate in-depth clinical knowledge & practical skills
- Awareness of current NHS trends & policies, including clinical governance & NSF's
- Awareness of health & safety
- Knowledge of the key aspects of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in research
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relating to the care of the Diabetic Foot
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Health promotion and basic biomechanics
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Effective organisational skills
- IT skills
- Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach and the ability to make decisions
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DpodM or BSc)
- NHS experience
- Diabetic Foot Module / CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in training & teaching
- IR(ME)R
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications
- POMs certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments & diabetic assessments
- Broad spectrum of clinical experience
- Working independently and as a team member
- Assessed and formulated treatment plans for new patients
Desirable
- Experienced in advanced biomechanical assessments, casting techniques & manufacture of orthoses
- Knowledge of / exposure to Advanced wound care techniques; such as Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) and Larvae
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate in-depth clinical knowledge & practical skills
- Awareness of current NHS trends & policies, including clinical governance & NSF's
- Awareness of health & safety
- Knowledge of the key aspects of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in research
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relating to the care of the Diabetic Foot
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Health promotion and basic biomechanics
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Effective organisational skills
- IT skills
- Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach and the ability to make decisions
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
