Advanced Podiatrist

As an

Advanced Podiatrist, you will be working collaboratively with the Head of

Service, Podiatry Leads, and a wider team of healthcare professionals to help

ensure a consistent and high-quality podiatry service is delivered across the

county. You will be responsible for supporting the development of effective

treatment planning, including off-loading strategies and preventative risk

management for high-risk patients and those requiring specialised wound care.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute as a proactive member of the

Podiatry Service, supporting service objectives and ensuring all practices

align with departmental standards as well as organisational and Health and Care

Professions Council (HCPC) policies and professional requirements.

To independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways,

ensuring patients are directed to the most suitable services in a timely manner

while coordinating onward referrals when specialist input or additional

investigations are required.

To undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced

analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information, including imaging

and pathology reports, in order to formulate accurate diagnoses, prognoses, and

tailored management plans.

To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients, prioritising

clinical needs effectively while ensuring efficient use of time and resources

to deliver safe and timely care.

To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical

documentation, ensuring all consultations, treatments, and outcomes are clearly

recorded in line with legal, organisational, and professional standards.

To provide education, guidance, and specialist advice to patients,

relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting understanding of

foot health management and encouraging engagement in treatment and

rehabilitation plans.

To contribute to service improvement and professional development

activities, including participating in audits, training programmes, and

clinical supervision while supporting knowledge sharing and the development of

best practice within the podiatry service.

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

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