Highly Specialist Podiatrist Diabetes Wound Care
Job overview
We are offering a Band 7 post suitable for a highly motivated podiatrist, who is passionate about their profession and enjoys making a difference to people’s lives. You will be expected to work at an advanced level and should aspire to lead, educate and develop others in the team.
We welcome applications from clinicians currently working at band 6. Ideally you will have at least five years' NHS experience and be confident in all aspects of podiatry care and team working. You must be able to lead by example and inspire the team to work effectively and achieve good outcomes for patients.
You will provide high quality podiatric care, for people with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications. There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection as the population we serve has a very high incidence of diabetes.You will also have the opportunity to join our nail surgery rota and get involved in the research we are currently undertaking.
You will have the support of our friendly peer group of experienced clinicians, who are committed to providing excellent clinical care, which is patient centred and compassionateThe service works closely with district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses, and local integrated teams. as well as linking with the wider MDT and PCN networks. We have a direct pathway into the Diabetic Foot Clinic at West Middlesex Univerity Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will need a podiatry degree, local anaesthetic certificate and HCPC registration
In our vibrant and multi-cultural community, you will work from well equipped clinic sites delivering care close to home. You will assess, diagnose, and provide high quality podiatric care to people with complex foot health needs and lower limbs that are at risk.There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection due to the high incidence of diabetes in the population we serve, You will be responsible for agreeing care plans with patients that support self-management and optimise foot health, in line with service priorities, and you will be expected to manage complex patients at an advanced level.
You will be required to visit housebound patients in their own homes, so you must be able to drive and have access to a car to support their needs.You will work autonomously as well as alongside others, so you need to be flexible and well organised. You will be responsible for managing other people’s workload so need to be great at teamworking and problem solving. You will also need excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with our diverse patient population and with various other health care teams and stakeholders.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham).We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Podiatry Diploma/Degree
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Registration with HCPC
- Qualified driver with a full clean driving licence
- A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes
- IRMER Compliance certificate
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of managing a caseload of “High Risk and Active Ulcer” Diabetic foot patients
- At least 2 years recent community podiatry experience
- Experience of team leadership
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of Student supervision, Competency assessment, Clinical Supervision and Appraisal
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
- Clinical Leadership skills for autonomous practice and coaching others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping
- Able to facilitate the integration of evidence-based practices in the clinical setting
- IT skills with Microsoft and Clinical systems and virtual consultation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care
- A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance
- A working knowledge of detailed care planning to achieve and maintain health related goals for patients at increased risks of diabetic foot complications