About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Podiatrist specialising in the High-Risk Foot and Diabetes to join our dedicated Podiatry team. This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner with a passion for delivering high-quality care to patients with complex foot pathology.
The post holder will support the Lead Diabetes Podiatrist in the coordination, development and clinical leadership of services related to the management of patients with high-risk foot complications. They will play a key role in ensuring that service delivery meets national and local standards, quality indicators and performance objectives.
As a specialist clinician, you will demonstrate expert knowledge in the assessment, treatment and management of complex diabetic foot disease and other high-risk foot conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reducing the risk of ulceration, infection and amputation.
Main duties of the job Support the Lead Diabetes Podiatrist in the clinical leadership and coordination of the High-Risk Foot Service.Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex diabetic and high-risk foot conditions.Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in line with national and local clinical guidelines.Participate in multidisciplinary team working, contributing specialist advice to colleagues across healthcare settings.Monitor service performance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Support the development of care pathways and service innovation.Deliver education and training to podiatrists, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), General Practitioners and other health and social care professionals.Act as a clinical role model, promoting excellence in patient-centred care and professional practice.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical audit, governance and research activities.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Expertise in assessing and treating the high risk foot Significant post-registration experience in high-risk foot and diabetic foot management. Specialist knowledge and skills in wound care, diabetic foot management and high-risk foot care. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Ability to lead, teach and mentor colleagues effectively.
Education/Qualfications Essential
Degree / Diploma in Podiatry HCPC Registration
Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner that patients, carers and other staff can understand, including imparting often difficult clinical and non-clinical news. Demonstrable team leadership skills: ability to supervise and motivate staff
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of current objectives within the field of Podiatry (including surgical management), focusing on national and local strategy, policies and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting clients living with complex physical and emotional disabilities and of operating and delivering care in the context of an ethnically diverse population
Desirable
Understanding of budgetary and financial considerations within the service.
Other Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Ability to work within a range of clinical settings / environments and provide consistently high standards of care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Leonards
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)