Specialist Podiatrist - Wound Care / Tissue Viability

You will be workingcollaboratively with our Multidisciplinary Diabetes Footcare and CommunityPodiatry teams. The role will encompasscommunity team development, staff recruitment, offering clinical leadership whilstproviding a high level of clinical carein the specialist area of wound care and tissue viability. We are looking for anexperienced Podiatrist with a passion for clinical excellence and with evidenceof previous positive outcomes, to work with patients under the care of theCommunity Podiatry Team. The successfulcandidate will need to be an autonomous practitioner, with experience ofworking with complex foot care needs as well as diabetes experience. You should be an effectivecommunicator with the drive and enthusiasm to work with your team members toexpand their roles. You should be able to negotiate and collaborate effectivelywith senior clinicians and medical colleagues and facilitate the delivery ofexcellent care. You should be able to manage a caseload, using evidence based / patientcentred principles to assess, plan and deliver individualised treatmentprogrammes to highly complex patients and delegate responsibility asappropriate within the team and to wider Community services. You will also need to be able to manageinformation to inform service development and to demonstrate achievement oftarget. Main duties of the job Providespecialist podiatric care to patients with active foot conditions related towounds and tissue viability in clinic and in their homes. Assessand formulate treatment plans. Reviewpatient care plans. Managereferrals effectively through triage andprovide clinical advice to other health care professionals., Provideexpert podiatry input as part of the Community Podiatry Team. Work closely with Consultants, The MultidisciplinaryDiabetes Footcare Team, specialist Nurses and General practitioners to managepatients with active foot conditions. Provide specialist podiatric care for patients withactive foot conditions related to wounds and tissue viability. Assess, and formulate specialist treatment plans basedon patients individual needs, having to complete complex clinical analysiswhich may require consideration of several components which may be conflicting.The emphasis of this process will be on the relevant area of expert specialty. Directly refer for appropriate diagnosticinvestigations. Liaise with patients, their carers and others with aview to education, empowerment and improvement of clinical outcomes. Manage referrals into the Community Podiatry Team andensure all referrals are appropriately triaged within 2 working days andallocated appropriate appointments if necessary. Assess, diagnose and formulate specialist treatmentplans based on patients individual needs with great emphasis on the at riskfoot those suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Vascular Disease,Rheumatoid Arthritis and Peripheral Neuropathy Act as a source of expert advice, supervision andeducation for fellow podiatrists and other healthcare professionals, includingGeneral Medical Practitioners Liaise with the Team Leader and others podiatry Tissueviability leads to ensure a high-qualityseamless patient delivery service in Worcestershire. Deputise in the absence of the Team Leader. Utilise the full scope of clinical practice includingwound management, total and partial nail ablations, carried out under localanaesthetic. Be actively involved in, and with a commitment to, aclinical philosophy of care that puts an emphasis on patient empowerment andself-care, supported by health education activities. Participateactively in peer review and reflective practice sessions.

• Flexible approach to duties
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role., A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatry
• A certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
• Masters level courses for relevant speciality
• State Registration with the Health Professions Council
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience Essential
• 5 years experience showing good evidence of post qualification experience treating high risk patients within podiatry or part of a MDT
• Experience of carrying out expert diabetic assessment and examination
• Experience of carrying out biomechanical assessments and examinations, ability to prescribe, cast and manufacture orthotics
Desirable
• Post graduate training to masters level in relevant speciality
Knowledge Essential
• Expert clinical knowledge of the management of a variety of pathologies including diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, renal and rheumatological conditions. This will include the skilled use of equipment for specialist vascular and neurological assessment and an up-to-date knowledge of wound care.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Skills & Abilities Essential
• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and / or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities