Specialist Podiatrist

2 weeks ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Podiatrist to join our team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Duties

  1. Provide high-quality specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice to patients and carers within the areas of Diabetes / Vascular Assessment / Minor Surgery.
  2. Support leadership within the team to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.
  3. Support the development of podiatrists and assistants via knowledge sharing and supervision to ensure competency within the podiatry workforce.
  4. Support or lead on agreed projects aimed at service improvement.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine.
  • Current professional registration with HCPC as Podiatrist and be responsible for maintaining own registration.
  • Certificate in Local analgesic / and or POM as recommended by HCPC.
  • Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise.
  • In-depth understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks - policy and procedure.