Advanced Podiatrist (Team Leader)

• The role will involve dynamic triage of referrals from across NENC • To do both outpatient vascular assessment with our Periflux 6000 and WIFI scoring, whilst also providing inpatient Vascular Podiatry care to patients admitted with foot ulceration, who may have had surgical debridement • Have knowledge and experience of using advanced wound care techniques such as Topical Negative pressure and Larvae therapy where appropriate • To work towards an IRMER qualification to refer for radiological investigations • To work as part of an MDT to manage complex foot ulceration, by joining the weekly virtual Vascular/Foot MDT with consultant colleagues from Diabetes, Orthopedics, Microbiology, Radiology and Vascular • The post holder will be required to support ongoing data collection and outcome measures in order to demonstrate productivity and equitable access to the vascular department • Support the Vascular team in decision making for patients, including treatment options to facilitate safe and efficient hospital discharge • Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to utilise Evidence based practice treatment modalities and develop standard operating procedures which can be used across the trust • Teaching of students, apprentices, and a range of qualified health care professionals • You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, across many disciplines and geographical boundaries as a key member of several Diabetic foot MDTs • It is also essential that applicants hold a clean driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes and are able to travel independently to support colleagues across the region. Job Purpose • As an Advanced Podiatrist, to act as an autonomous practitioner providing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, opinion and evaluation of a complex nature in an area of specialism • To work as part of a highly motivated team with substantial experience as a Specialist podiatrist and in the area of specialism • To provide an experienced and enthusiastic advanced resource and leadership for the Podiatry team taking a developmental and operational role in this specialist area of Vascular podiatry • Using advanced knowledge to assess and treat cases in a holistic way, including a multi-agency and patient focused approach to care, and to motivate others to work in a similar way • The post holder is expected to develop professionally in order to develop the area of work; the development and facilitation of research and audit; lead on Health & Safety; Risk Management and the development of supervision and training programmes in the specialist area • To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department within the available resources via day to day management of team • To deputise for Principal Podiatrists as required Job description Job responsibilities • The role will involve dynamic triage of referrals from across NENC • To do both outpatient vascular assessment with our Periflux 6000 and WIFI scoring, whilst also providing inpatient Vascular Podiatry care to patients admitted with foot ulceration, who may have had surgical debridement • Have knowledge and experience of using advanced wound care techniques such as Topical Negative pressure and Larvae therapy where appropriate • To work towards an IRMER qualification to refer for radiological investigations • To work as part of an MDT to manage complex foot ulceration, by joining the weekly virtual Vascular/Foot MDT with consultant colleagues from Diabetes, Orthopedics, Microbiology, Radiology and Vascular • The post holder will be required to support ongoing data collection and outcome measures in order to demonstrate productivity and equitable access to the vascular department • Support the Vascular team in decision making for patients, including treatment options to facilitate safe and efficient hospital discharge • Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to utilise Evidence based practice treatment modalities and develop standard operating procedures which can be used across the trust • Teaching of students, apprentices, and a range of qualified health care professionals • You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, across many disciplines and geographical boundaries as a key member of several Diabetic foot MDTs • It is also essential that applicants hold a clean driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes and are able to travel independently to support colleagues across the region. Job Purpose • As an Advanced Podiatrist, to act as an autonomous practitioner providing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, opinion and evaluation of a complex nature in an area of specialism • To work as part of a highly motivated team with substantial experience as a Specialist podiatrist and in the area of specialism • To provide an experienced and enthusiastic advanced resource and leadership for the Podiatry team taking a developmental and operational role in this specialist area of Vascular podiatry • Using advanced knowledge to assess and treat cases in a holistic way, including a multi-agency and patient focused approach to care, and to motivate others to work in a similar way • The post holder is expected to develop professionally in order to develop the area of work; the development and facilitation of research and audit; lead on Health & Safety; Risk Management and the development of supervision and training programmes in the specialist area • To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department within the available resources via day to day management of team • To deputise for Principal Podiatrists as required