About this role
Job summary
Specialist Ward-Based Podiatrist - Diabetes & Inpatient Foot Care
We have secured further funding for the Podiatry Inpatient Diabetic Foot service at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to lead in shaping and establishing a high quality service that optimises length of stay and reduces complications for patients admitted with diabetic foot issues.
You will join our friendly and dynamic team committed to delivering the best podiatric care, providing a range of foot health services encompassing all aspects of diabetes podiatry.
You will work with consultant diabetologists, specialist nurses, vascular teams and ward staff. You will also provide support and cover for outpatient clinics.
The team is friendly and approachable and you will receive clinical support and supervision to develop your knowledge and skills. You will be involved in the clinical education of staff and students and will work closely with the musculoskeletal Podiatry Team and the wider foot team including orthotics, vascular and orthopaedic services.
We have a comprehensive training programme, staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. Participation in audit and research is encouraged.
The position is suitable for a podiatrist keen to develop in diabetes. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a degree or equivalent in Podiatry with a Local Anaesthesia certificate. Annex 21 training posts will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist inpatient podiatry services for patients with diabetes and complex foot disease. Work as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary diabetes team. Support prevention of avoidable amputations, reduction in length of stay and improved inpatient outcomes Support consultant-led ward rounds and MDTs Develop and deliver staff and patient education Lead discharge planning and community referrals Participate in audit and quality improvement Link with colleagues at Aintree to ensure equity of services across main acute hospital sites Provide cover and support to outpatient clinics as required
You will be expected to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric care for a variety of clinical conditions. You will be required to have good understanding, clinical reasoning skills and practical skills in vascular assessment, wound management and nail surgery, as well as biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision.
You will take an active role in service development and evaluation in order to prove the benefits and drive continuous improvement of the service.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Clinical Responsibilities
Triage all inpatient diabetic foot referrals. Assess vascular, neurological and biomechanical status of patients. Manage diabetic foot ulceration, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and PAD. Provide wound care, sharp debridement, offloading and orthotic interventions. Support diabetes consultant ward rounds and MDT meetings. Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up pathways. Communication and MDT Working Work with diabetes consultants, DSNs, vascular surgery, tissue viability and ward teams. Communicate complex clinical information to patients and carers. Contribute specialist advice to MDT decision-making.
Education and Training
Deliver formal and informal teaching to ward staff. Provide patient education on ulcer prevention and self-care. Support student podiatrists and junior staff.
Audit, Research and Service Development
Maintain activity and outcome data. Participate in audit and quality improvement. Support service redesign and pathway development.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain HCPC registration and CPD. Participate in appraisal, supervision and mandatory training. Comply with safeguarding, information governance and infection prevention policies.
Please see attached job description for further detail
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrate experience of range of podiatry procedures/situations eg orthotics, nail surgery, diabetic footcare, care of the elderly, delivery of care in clinical setting Demonstrable post graduation experience
Desirable
Demonstrate experience of supervising other staff/students
Qualifications Essential
BSc Hons Podiatry or diploma in podiatric medicine Registered with HCPC - Podiatry Certificate in local anaesthesia Demonstrate own continuous professional development
Desirable
Clinical Supervision Course Fieldwork Educators Course
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda Demonstrate an active involvement in research, clinical audit or other quality issue
Desirable
Computer literate
Skill Essential
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication Excellent written communication Good time management and organisational skills Demonstrate high levels of clinical reasoning skills in complex clinical situations
Desirable
Presentation skills
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)