Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible Podiatrist to join a progressive and forward-thinking team that shares a great passion vision in improving care for people with diabetes in Shropshire.
This post will be based within the purpose-built diabetes centre at The Royal Shrewsbury with a satellite clinic in The Princess Royal Hospital and will provide both inpatient and outpatient services including the MDfT service.
You will work within our busy 5 days a week multi-disciplinary diabetes foot clinic. The work will include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of clinical and medical needs. Clinical time will be spent working within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team to provide integrated care to outpatients and in patients with acute and complex problems associated with diabetes.
We would like to hear from you if are a Band 7 level Podiatrist, who is keen to provide highly specialist podiatry treatment to people with active foot disease within the hospital setting.
You should possess a good knowledge of the high-risk foot and be confident in understanding diabetes and managing diabetes foot complications.
You will be expected to contribute to team working, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in linking with other healthcare teams in both secondary and primary care. You should be highly organised, using your initiative and be keen to make a positive contribution.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds and patients with neuropathic and vascular complications. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSc Honours degree in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing postgraduate training in wound care/vascular/diabetes. IRMER
Desirable
- Registered member of The College of Podiatry
- MA/MSc relevant to wound care/diabetes.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience managing a wound case load and of assessment and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies
- Evidence of highly specialised treatment planning, patient management and appropriate autonomous working of the above
- Demonstrate up to date awareness of evidence-based practice within diabetes
- Evidence of continual Professional development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within an acute service
- Experience of leading service improvement and implementing new initiatives
- Evidence of clinical education and in service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Experience in Casting
- An understanding of the broader NHS agenda
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSc Honours degree in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing postgraduate training in wound care/vascular/diabetes. IRMER
Desirable
- Registered member of The College of Podiatry
- MA/MSc relevant to wound care/diabetes.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience managing a wound case load and of assessment and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies
- Evidence of highly specialised treatment planning, patient management and appropriate autonomous working of the above
- Demonstrate up to date awareness of evidence-based practice within diabetes
- Evidence of continual Professional development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within an acute service
- Experience of leading service improvement and implementing new initiatives
- Evidence of clinical education and in service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Experience in Casting
- An understanding of the broader NHS agenda
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
