Job Description
Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham St, Slough SL2 4HL
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00-17:00 (30 Hours per week)
£33ph Weekdays
Podiatry at both Wexham Park hospital specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot, pain or discomfort in the lower limbs including children with development problems. The service diagnoses and treats foot conditions, including foot ulcers and wounds that occur as a result of disorders such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and peripheral neuropathy.
Main responsibilities
The main duties of the job are to provide specialist footcare for patient with complex high risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds, patients with neuropathic and vascular complications, patient with foot complications who are immunosuppressed and patients who have poor tissue viability. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post requires accepting emergency referrals from GPs, community podiatrists, and other health professionals and will provide responsive specialist care.
We also offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.
Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.
If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208963