Main area: Podiatry
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 287-AMED-308-24
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Aintree Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
Band 7
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated specialist podiatrist to join the well-established podiatry team within Aintree University Hospital (Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Based within the Aintree Diabetes Centre at Aintree Hospital, you will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of highly complex diabetic and vascular foot complications and will be involved in our shared goal of providing excellence in diabetes foot care to this group of patients.
Focusing on supporting NICE guidelines, you will work both in the out-patient clinics and in-patient setting on the wards, working at an advanced level alongside Consultant colleagues in Diabetes, Vascular and Orthopaedic services. Part of your role will involve further developing the in-patient podiatry service, in particular the service to our two diabetes wards.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate relevant post graduate knowledge of the diabetic foot ideally at MSc or equivalent level, together with at least 3 years’ experience in the management of the high-risk patient and acute wound management, in either the acute or community setting.
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, coordinating 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.
You will need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, possessing excellent clinical, organisational and IT skills. An ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals is essential as is the ability to work well within a team.
Consideration will be given to current Band 6 clinicians who can demonstrate the required experience.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 coordination 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 wards
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
* Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
* Registered with HCPC - Podiatry
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in the management of the diabetic foot is essential with at least 3 years experience 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.
* Experience of working on or delivery of Diabetic Foot Programmes to other professionals.
* Involvement in the production of diabetic foot care information.
* Radiation awareness i.e. IRMER regulations and experience of imaging interpretation is desirable.
* Evidence of involvement in regular audit or R&D programme.
Skills
* Adept in the use of equipment; Doppler, Neurotips, Monofilaments etc.
* Skilled wound care management, together with good quality debridement skills, prescription and evaluation of prescription footwear/orthotics and in the production of temporary orthotics.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication including counsel and negotiation skills, are essential in the effective communication of highly sensitive information and in communicating with all health care professionals.
* Good time management and organisational skills, and ability to manage own caseload and timetables.
* Commitment to continued professional development as an individual and as part of the Diabetes team.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to present/teach to a variety of audiences.
Other
* Willingness to work flexibly.
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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.
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