B7 Advanced Podiatrist (Diabetes & Wound care)
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated podiatrist to join our team, working in a vibrant and multi-cultural community, where there is a high incidence of diabetes.
We welcome applications from clinicians currently working at band 6 or 7. Ideally you will have at least two years' experience of managinga caseload of High Risk and Active Ulcer Diabetic foot patients and have good knowledge of diabetic wound management
We provide high quality podiatric care and diabetes foot protection for those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications. The aim of the service is to prevent avoidable amputations and reduce unplanned emergency care or hospital admission.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Podiatrist you will take a leading role within the team, applying specialist knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, assessment and management of complex patients. You will provide evidence-based care for patients with diabetes, presenting with moderate to high-risk foot needs, including active ulceration and potential foot emergencies.
You will implement clinically safe treatment packages within service resource and support waiting lists safely. You will also keep excellent and timely clinical records.
The role requires autonomous working within the multidisciplinary team and to step up to secondary care Diabetes Foot MDT clinic as required to optimise patients' outcomes and to ensure safe effective care
Provision of diabetes foot health education and support for self-management in patients with complex needs is central to the role, as is the support of less experienced staff through clinical supervision and leadership.
You will be responsible for a defined population of service users across the Trust including community clinics and domiciliary and hospital settings.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
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Date posted
23 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
779-NA-5295786-GV-Z
Job locations
Hounslow Community
Hounslow
TW3 3EL
Employer details
Employer name
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Hounslow Community
Hounslow
TW3 3EL
Employer's website
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