Diabetes and Wound Specialist Podiatrist

3 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a highly skilled diabetes/wound management podiatrist looking for a new challenge?
- Do you want to work in a respected diabetes team?
- Are you self-motivated?
- Do you work well within a multi-disciplinary team?
- If the answer is yes to all these, then this job is for you

We are looking for an individual to work with the diabetes podiatry service at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust potentially working across 13 locations. This is an exciting developmental opportunity.

You will have a proven record of excellence in providing diabetes podiatry and the ability to function as a sole podiatry practitioner. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and highly developed clinical skills are essential. The role involves the management of a high-risk caseload in both in-patient and out-patient settings, teaching and undertaking research work. You will work closely with the community podiatry team to provide a seamless service to the population provided by our department.

Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), dedicated CPD time and in the longer term, rotation onto internal hospital-based training.
- Be responsible for the management of a caseload of high risk patients, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education and referral to other health care professionals as required.
- The main duties of this post are to act as the Clinical Specialist Podiatrist in the field of Diabetes and wound care for both Primary and Secondary Care as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team providing cover for the team,
- Carry out home visit for housebound patients

Why work with us
- The Podiatry Department works from 13 different locations across the South Devon Area. We are a forward thinking department who have patient care as the top priority. The Department is focussed on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and using innovation to improve care, such as the use of VR headsets in nail surgery and development of a diabetic foot app.

We are an innovative, dedicated friendly team who undertake regular supervision sessions and keen to support people reach their full potential.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitablilty to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification



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