Job summary Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist Band 7 Permanent 15.00 Hours per week An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated diabetes specialist podiatrist to join the well-established team at LUHFT. Based on the Aintree site, you will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of highly complex diabetic and vascular foot complications and be involved in our shared goal of providing excellence in diabetes foot care to this group of patients. Supporting NICE guidelines, you will work at an advanced level alongside our MDT Consultant colleagues & collaboratively with local health partners. Currently we hold three MDT Diabetic Foot Clinics weekly, together with MDT ward rounds and clinical meetings. Part of your role will involve further developing the in-patient podiatry service, particularly to our diabetes wards. We require people who are highly specialised with significant knowledge, clinical skills and experience at a senior level in the management of acute and chronic diabetic foot problems and a good working knowledge in the field of health education. You will need to demonstrate relevant post graduate knowledge of the diabetic foot at MSc or equivalent level, together with at least 3 years' experience in the management of the high-risk patient. Main duties of the job To work as part of the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team providing clinical specialist treatment and advice to a clinically high-risk case load. To provide the necessary specialised knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with diabetic problems of the lower limb and foot. To provide advice, support and training to colleagues in podiatry, the wider Trust MDT, our primary care partners and students in relation to foot related complications. To assess and refer for clearly planned podiatric care packages for patients with a variety of care needs, with the aim of maintaining maximum independence and mobility, co-ordinating a seamless model of foot care from the multi-disciplinary diabetes team to community health services. To liaise closely with relevant professionals for the arrangement of immediate treatment/intervention and for the referral of patients to other members of the wider MDT. 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 Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 287-AMED-343-24 Job locations Aintree Hospital Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for the day-to-day clinical provision of acute podiatry and wound clinics in the multidisciplinary diabetes centre and acute podiatry clinics. To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds. To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes directorate- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Rehabilitation directorate- Acute hospital wardsSome of which may be in isolation and requiring working in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time. To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound, often working in difficult conditions To assess new and existing patients and develop individual treatment plans to meet their podiatric need, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience. Managerial/Leadership To assist with the supervision of students and junior staff when required to do so. To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Podiatry Department To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems To challenge others to take an active part in developing knowledge, ideas and work practice To promote the service and disseminate Good Practice both internal and external to the Trust. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To act as a clinical diabetes foot specialist within the multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for the day-to-day clinical provision of acute podiatry and wound clinics in the multidisciplinary diabetes centre and acute podiatry clinics. To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds. To provide podiatry treatment in a variety of clinical settings:- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Diabetes directorate- Outpatient clinics with MDT in Rehabilitation directorate- Acute hospital wardsSome of which may be in isolation and requiring working in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time. To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound, often working in difficult conditions To assess new and existing patients and develop individual treatment plans to meet their podiatric need, liaising with the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, utilising highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience. Managerial/Leadership To assist with the supervision of students and junior staff when required to do so. To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Podiatry Department To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems To challenge others to take an active part in developing knowledge, ideas and work practice To promote the service and disseminate Good Practice both internal and external to the Trust. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC (Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Registered with HCPC - Podiatry Post graduation qualification in the field of Diabetes Desirable Radiation awareness re: IRMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot (3years) Working in acute wound management in the hospital or community setting Previous experience in assessing and treating patients with diabetes together with undertaking annual diabetes foot reviews. Demonstrate knowledge in the area of footwear and appliances in the writing of prescriptions and also in the evaluation of appliances/footwear Desirable Experience of working on or delivery of Diabetic Foot Programmes to other professionals Involvement in the production of diabetic foot care information Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC (Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Registered with HCPC - Podiatry Post graduation qualification in the field of Diabetes Desirable Radiation awareness re: IRMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot (3years) Working in acute wound management in the hospital or community setting Previous experience in assessing and treating patients with diabetes together with undertaking annual diabetes foot reviews. Demonstrate knowledge in the area of footwear and appliances in the writing of prescriptions and also in the evaluation of appliances/footwear Desirable Experience of working on or delivery of Diabetic Foot Programmes to other professionals Involvement in the production of diabetic foot care information Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Aintree Hospital Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)