Job summary
We are looking for an individual to lead the diabetes podiatry service at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust potentially working across 10 locations. This is an exciting opportunity to work at Advanced Practitioner level.
You will have a proven record of excellence in providing diabetes podiatry and the ability to function as a sole practitioner. Experience of working and leading within a multi-disciplinary team and highly developed clinical skills are essential. The role involves the management of a high-risk caseload in both in-patient and out-patient settings, teaching and undertaking research work. You will work closely with the community podiatry team to provide a seamless service to the population provided by our department.
Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), dedicated CPD time and in the longer term, rotation onto internal hospital-based training.
- Are you a highly skilled diabetes/wound management clinician looking for a new challenge?
- Do you want to work in a respected diabetes team?
- Are you self-motivated?
- Do you work well within a multi-disciplinary team?
- If the answer is yes to all these, then this job is for you!
Main duties of the job
- Work under the 4 pillars of an Advanced Practitioner
- Be responsible for the management of a caseload of high risk patients, providing a comprehensive assessment of need, relevant health education and referral to other health care professionals as required.
- The main duties of this post are to act as the Advanced Practitioner in the field of Diabetes and wound care for both Primary and Secondary Care as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team providing cover for the team,
- Carry out home visit for housebound patients
About us
Why Work With Us
The Podiatry Department works from 10 different locations across the South Devon Area. We are a forward thinking department who have patient care as the top priority. The Department is focussed on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and using innovation to improve care, such as the use of VR headsets in nail surgery and development of a diabetic foot app.
We are an innovative, driven, dedicated friendly team who undertake regular supervision sessions and keen to support people reach their full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/ diploma in core profession area
- oRegistered on NMC/ HCPC
- oMaster's degree in advanced Practice or HEE e-portfolio equivalent
- willing to undertake the ACP masters as a trainee at Band 7
Desirable
- oLeadership or management course/qualification
- oEvidence of active research presence
- oExperience of implementing service improvement projects
- oEducation/Mentorship/Supervision Course
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience within diabetic foot and wound care
- oAdvanced assessment skills
- oChange management skills
- oProven experience in risk management
Desirable
- oAdvanced debridement skills
- oImplementing policy and clinical guidance
- oAdvanced vascular assessment
- oMulti-professional supervision
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to present information to professional groups.
- oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned.
- oAbility to be flexible and agile in relation to service needs
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/ diploma in core profession area
- oRegistered on NMC/ HCPC
- oMaster's degree in advanced Practice or HEE e-portfolio equivalent
- willing to undertake the ACP masters as a trainee at Band 7
Desirable
- oLeadership or management course/qualification
- oEvidence of active research presence
- oExperience of implementing service improvement projects
- oEducation/Mentorship/Supervision Course
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtensive experience within diabetic foot and wound care
- oAdvanced assessment skills
- oChange management skills
- oProven experience in risk management
Desirable
- oAdvanced debridement skills
- oImplementing policy and clinical guidance
- oAdvanced vascular assessment
- oMulti-professional supervision
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to present information to professional groups.
- oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned.
- oAbility to be flexible and agile in relation to service needs
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings.
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).
