Specialist Podiatrist

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with complex podiatric conditions. Needs to hold a V300 prescriber qualification in order to support and implement care plans for those patients requiring higher levels of clinical intervention.

Deliver care across community podiatry clinics and specialist diabetic foot clinics within the acute hospital setting.

Manage a caseload of high-risk patients, including those with diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy and wound complications.

Undertake comprehensive lower limb and vascular assessments.

Contribute to the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulceration and lower limb complications.

Participate in multidisciplinary diabetic foot team meetings and integrated care pathways.

Provide clinical leadership, support and mentorship to junior staff, apprentices and students.

Support service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities.

Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

The post holder will possess an appropriate level of professional knowledge and skill to assess, diagnose and implement individual care plans for high risk patients. They will hold a clinical caseload which will include patients to be considered high risk due to conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis/ Connective tissue disorders, Diabetes, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Neuropathy and lower limb deformities leading to poor foot function.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Qualifications

Desirable: - Formal qualification in teaching / health education.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of Audit, Research and development Experience of coaching / mentoring of staff; - Ability to carry out soft casting

Skills and Knowledge