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We are pleased to be able to offer additional Band 7 hours into our existing Podiatry team. This role is offered on a part time basis of 20 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with significant clinical experience in managing diabetic foot care. This is an exciting development opportunity to work across the diabetic foot care pathway. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from primary, secondary and community teams. We are really proud of our podiatry team, this post will allow you the opportunity to make a difference to people with diabetic foot complications and to work within a multidisciplinary team under the mentorship of the diabetic foot coordinator. This is a non surgical post but we work closely with the podiatric surgical team. You should be highly organised, working on your own initiative. You should be aware of professional and national guidelines, be up to date with current best practice and be able to demonstrate your interest in continued professional development. Our client base is high-risk and you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the treatment and management of foot complications associated with this high risk caseload, working within many clinical settings.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a specialist practitioner, demonstrating advanced theoretical knowledge and highly specialised clinical skills within the field of the diabetic foot
Manages complex cases using and developing advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment planning i.e. predominately but not exclusively for patients living with diabetes
Supports management of patients with complex chronic and acute conditions whilst inpatients
Help with the management and support the renal case load of high risk patient
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
Provide support and clinical leadership to community colleagues
Requirements:
BSc (hons) Degree /Diploma Podiatry or equivalent qualification
HCPC Registered
Postgraduate study at or equivalent to Master Level in a relevant area
Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to work towards
Certificate in local analgesia
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Extensive evidence of managing clinical a caseload autonomously
Evidence of broad clinical knowledge of the management of patients with active and high risk foot problems ,particularly those with diabetes including assessment ,diagnosis and treatment
Experience of designing and delivering education and training events for patients and colleagues
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of team management
Good understanding and experience of working in a of clinical governance framework, including audit and risk
Nice to have:
Membership of a professional body and / or special interest group
Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of developing new care pathways /protocols
Experience of service redesign
Change management experience, influencing others and delivering results.