Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated specialist podiatrist to join the well-established podiatry team within Aintree University Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Based within the Aintree Diabetes Centre at Aintree Hospital you will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of highly complex diabetic and vascular foot complications and will be involved in our shared goal of providing excellence in diabetes foot care to this group of patients.
Focusing on supporting NICE guidelines, you will work both in the out-patient clinics and in-patient setting on the wards, working at an advanced level alongside Consultant colleagues in Diabetes, Vascular and Orthopaedic services. Part of your role will involve further developing the in-patient podiatry service, in particular the service to our two diabetes wards.
Currently we undertake three consultant led Diabetic Foot Clinics weekly within the Centre, together with weekly multi-disciplinary ward rounds and MDT clinical meetings.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate relevant post graduate knowledge of the diabetic foot ideally at MSc or equivalent level, together with at least 3 years' experience in the management of the high risk patient and acute wound management, in either the acute or community setting.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team providing clinical specialist treatment and advice to a clinically high-risk case load.
To provide the necessary specialised knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with diabetic problems of the lower limb and foot.
To provide advice, support and training to colleagues in podiatry, the wider Trust MDT, our primary care partners and students in relation to foot related complications.
To assess and refer for clearly planned podiatric care packages for patients with a variety of care needs, with the aim of maintaining maximum independence and mobility, co-ordinating a seamless model of foot care from the multi-disciplinary diabetes team to community health services.
To liaise closely with relevant professionals for the arrangement of immediate treatment/intervention and for the referral of patients to other members of the wider MDT.
You will need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, possessing excellent clinical, organisational and IT skills. An ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals is essential as is the ability to work well within a team.
Consideration will be given to current Band 6 clinicians who can demonstrate the required experience.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the Northwest region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements, click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for the day-to-day clinical provision of acute podiatry and wound clinics in the multidisciplinary diabetes centre and acute podiatry clinics.
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes directorate- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Rehabilitation directorate- Acute hospital wardsSome of which may be in isolation and requiring working in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time.
To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound, often working in difficult conditions
To assess new and existing patients and develop individual treatment plans to meet their podiatric need, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience.
Managerial/LeadershipTo assist with the supervision of students and junior staff when required to do so.
To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Podiatry Department
To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems
To challenge others to take an active part in developing knowledge, ideas and work practice
To promote the service and disseminate Good Practice both internal and external to the Trust.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for the day-to-day clinical provision of acute podiatry and wound clinics in the multidisciplinary diabetes centre and acute podiatry clinics.
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes directorate- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Rehabilitation directorate- Acute hospital wardsSome of which may be in isolation and requiring working in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time.
To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound, often working in difficult conditions
To assess new and existing patients and develop individual treatment plans to meet their podiatric need, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience.
Managerial/LeadershipTo assist with the supervision of students and junior staff when required to do so.
To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Podiatry Department
To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems
To challenge others to take an active part in developing knowledge, ideas and work practice
To promote the service and disseminate Good Practice both internal and external to the Trust.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Registered with HCPC - Podiatry
- Post graduation qualification in the field of Diabetes
Desirable
- Radiation awareness re: IRMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot
- Working in acute wound management in the hospital or community setting
- Previous experience in assessing and treating patients with diabetes together with undertaking annual diabetes foot reviews.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the area of footwear and appliances in the writing of prescriptions and also in the evaluation of appliances/footwear
Desirable
- Experience of working on or delivery of Diabetic Foot Programmes to other professionals
- Involvement in the production of diabetic foot care information
- Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Registered with HCPC - Podiatry
- Post graduation qualification in the field of Diabetes
Desirable
- Radiation awareness re: IRMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot
- Working in acute wound management in the hospital or community setting
- Previous experience in assessing and treating patients with diabetes together with undertaking annual diabetes foot reviews.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the area of footwear and appliances in the writing of prescriptions and also in the evaluation of appliances/footwear
Desirable
- Experience of working on or delivery of Diabetic Foot Programmes to other professionals
- Involvement in the production of diabetic foot care information
- Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme
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).
