Job summary
Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
Band 7
Permanent
Full and part time positions available
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated diabetes specialist podiatrist to join the well-established team at LUHFT.
Based at the Royal site, you will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of highly complex diabetic and vascular foot complications and be involved in our shared goal of providing excellence in diabetes foot care to this group of patients.
Supporting NICE guidelines, you will work at an advanced level alongside our MDT Consultant colleagues & collaboratively with local health partners.
You will be working in the following areas:
- Diabetes consultant led foot clinics
- MDT foot clinic involving Diabetes, orthopaedic and vascular consultants, paster technicians, orthotists, DSNs and vascular specialist nurses
- High risk Podiatry clinic
- Toenail surgery
- Multidisciplinary diabetes teaching sessions
You will also be involved in the delivery and development of inpatient diabetic foot care.
We require people who are highly specialised with significant knowledge, clinical skills and experience at a senior level in the management of acute and chronic diabetic foot problems and a good working knowledge in the field of health education.
You will need to demonstrate relevant post graduate knowledge of the diabetic foot at MSc or equivalent level, together with at least 3 years' experience in the management of the high-risk patient.
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.
To take a lead role in the development of the diabetic foot service, in conjunction with colleagues, providing assurance and effective governance reporting to therapy and diabetes leads
To identify personal training and development needs and opportunities, utilising allocated non clinical time appropriately for service and personal development
To be involved in relevant research and audit to evaluate and further develop the service
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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
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.
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes 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/Leadership
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 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 Responsibilities
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.
To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes 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/Leadership
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 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 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.
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
Person Specification
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.
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
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).
