Specialist Podiatrist

• Provide specialised podiatry treatments using advanced skills and knowledge.
• Autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patients, including those with high-risk factors.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment and care plans, adopting a problem-solving approach and engaging patients and carers in their care.
• Deliver general and specialist foot health advice, including carrying out regular nail surgery sessions on a rotational basis.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Delegate appropriate care tasks to podiatry assistants when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments and treatment plans.
• Ensure clinical rooms and equipment meet infection control standards and Podiatry service guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of clinical standards, protocols, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain focus and precision while performing complex, physically demanding procedures in a busy clinical environment.

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Podiatric medicine (or the equivalent)
• Registration with HCPC
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Knowledge of recent developments in NHS
• Knowledge of Evidence based practice
• Evidence of personal development
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• First Level Degree
• Willingness to undertake further training and qualifications to enhance clinical skill base
• Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management
• Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience
• Willing to undertake Clinical Practice teaching course within 2 years in post.

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at band 5 Specialist Podiatrist level
• Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with Diabetes and other high risk conditions
• Experience of mentoring others/junior staff
• Knowledge of influencing and negotiation skills
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
• Evidence of participating in clinical audits and quality in the workplace knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply all relevant ECS and professional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary teams across NHS settings
• Proven clinical skills at Senior Community Podiatry level. Having Current Competencies in all clinical skills relevant to podiatry and holistic assessment of patients and carers needs
• Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary Health Care

Essential

• Specialist experience in full breadth of podiatric treatment modalities
• Experience of holding a domiciliary caseload
• Experience of treating High risk diabetic patients
• Experience of nail surgery
• Highly developed level of skill and manual dexterity
• IT skills - MS Office package, Email, SystmOne, Mobile, ability to search internet and intrane
• Produce data for reports as required

Desirable

• Experience of Biomechanics gait analysis and orthotics
• Ability to plan and deliver key objectives within strict timetables
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
• Ability to constructively challenge the 'norm' to bring about positive changes to improve the patient's experience

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Awareness of equal opportunities/equal access
• Understanding of national infection control guidance