Job summary
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.
You will work both mainly in the out-patient setting, working at an advanced level alongside consultant colleagues in Diabetes, Vascular and Orthopaedic services.
Currently we undertake three consultant led Diabetic Foot Clinics weekly within the Centre, together with weekly multi-disciplinary ward rounds and MDT clinical meetings.
You 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.
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.
For further details regarding this post, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Annie Bush - Podiatry Service Manager & Clinical Lead on 07795 370 144 or the Podiatry Department on 0151 529 4646
Main duties of the job
To 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, often for longperiods.
To 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 ensure effective communication of complex, highly sensitive and emotional information topatients "at risk" of diabetes related foot problems, including vulnerable, terminally ill, or pre/postamputee patients, requiring excellent interpersonal, negotiative and counselling skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required in liaison with both primary and secondary care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the patient with diabetes. Often negotiation skills are tested.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:
- Outpatient clinics with multi-disciplinary team in Diabetes directorate
- Outpatient clinics with multi-disciplinary team in Rehabilitation directorate
- Acute hospital wards
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 podiatricneed, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highlydeveloped specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience. Assessmentmay include scan, x ray, swab to determine extent and urgency of treatment required.
To undertake comprehensive yearly foot screening including assessment of neurological, vascularand biomechanical status enabling risk status to be determined using appropriate care pathway
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.
To be involved in the production of Diabetes Foot Health information for patients, carers andhealthcare professionals.
Have the ability to diffuse conflict in confrontational/stressful situations
Liaise closely with admin and clerical staff in a clear and concise manner.
Employ good listening and supervisory skills when undertaking personal development reviews ofjunior staff.
Understand and account for learning styles when undertaking training of other clinicians
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:
- Outpatient clinics with multi-disciplinary team in Diabetes directorate
- Outpatient clinics with multi-disciplinary team in Rehabilitation directorate
- Acute hospital wards
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 podiatricneed, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highlydeveloped specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience. Assessmentmay include scan, x ray, swab to determine extent and urgency of treatment required.
To undertake comprehensive yearly foot screening including assessment of neurological, vascularand biomechanical status enabling risk status to be determined using appropriate care pathway
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.
To be involved in the production of Diabetes Foot Health information for patients, carers andhealthcare professionals.
Have the ability to diffuse conflict in confrontational/stressful situations
Liaise closely with admin and clerical staff in a clear and concise manner.
Employ good listening and supervisory skills when undertaking personal development reviews ofjunior staff.
Understand and account for learning styles when undertaking training of other clinicians
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Adept in the use of equipment; Dopler, Neurotips, Monofilaments etc
- Skilled wound care management, together with good quality debridement skills, prescription and evaluation of prescription footwear/orthotics and in the production of temporary orthotics.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication including counsel and negotiation skills, are essential in the effective communication of highly sensitive information and in communicating with all health care professionals
- Good time management and organisational skills, and ability to manage own caseload and timetables.
- Commitment to continued professional development as an individual and as part of the Diabetes team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to present/teach to a variety of audiences
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC(hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council - Podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot is essential; 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
- Radiation awareness i.e. IMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation is desirable
- Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Adept in the use of equipment; Dopler, Neurotips, Monofilaments etc
- Skilled wound care management, together with good quality debridement skills, prescription and evaluation of prescription footwear/orthotics and in the production of temporary orthotics.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication including counsel and negotiation skills, are essential in the effective communication of highly sensitive information and in communicating with all health care professionals
- Good time management and organisational skills, and ability to manage own caseload and timetables.
- Commitment to continued professional development as an individual and as part of the Diabetes team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to present/teach to a variety of audiences
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC(hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council - Podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot is essential; 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
- Radiation awareness i.e. IMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation is desirable
- Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
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
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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).
