Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Diabetes Podiatrists within Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital to further develop and work within a multi-disciplinary foot team (MDfT) service for patients with diabetes in the London Boroughs of Bexley & Greenwich. This post will require working between Guys & St. Thomas' hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup and Queen Elizabeth Greenwich sites.
The aim is to build on the existing MDfTs in these Boroughs to develop a South East London Diabetes Foot Network with local MDfTs operating in a hub and spoke model.
Outcomes such as the impact on in hospital length of stay and reduction in numbers of patients undergoing major and minor amputations among the diabetes population in the SE London will be measured as indicators of success.
The successful candidates must have sound knowledge and the specialist skills necessary to work in this environment working alongside other health care professionals in delivering integrated care in a multi-disciplinary model. It would be beneficial to have advanced specialist knowledge of podiatry and wound care in relation to the management of high risk diabetes patients.
Main duties of the job
- Based at Queen Marys Hospital (Sidcup) but will be timetabled to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital ( Greenwich) and Guys & St. Thomas' hospital sites.
- To triage referral and work within in the NICE guidelines.
- To assess and treat the high risk case load with advanced wound management methods
- To build a working network with all community services to benefit patients.
- Maintain the education element and referral pathways for GPs, District Nurses, Urgent Care team
- Teaching and managing junior staff
- Data collection and reporting
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield.
Podiatry servicesspreads across the Guys and St. Thomas' hospital sites, Queen Mary's Hospital (Sidcup) and Lambeth and community.
The acute team comprises of 12 podiatrist, 1 nurse and 2 clinical assistants plus a much larger team within the Lambeth and Southwark community services.
We are committed to working in multidisciplinary environments, and patient referrals are from all main specialty areas. The team is objective led, supporting continuing professional development, staff appraisal, research and audit. Organisational Values
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description
- Based at Queen Marys Hospital (Sidcup) but will be timetabled to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital ( Greenwich) and Guys & St. Thomas' hospital sites
- To triage referral and work within in the NICE guidelines.
- To assess and treat the high risk case load with advanced wound management methods
- To build a working network with all community services to benefit patients.
- Maintain the education element and referral pathways for GPs, District Nurses, Urgent Care team
- Teaching and managing junior staff
- Data collection and reporting
The service will work across borders within South East London in a collaborative approach to reduce the variation in outcomes, allowing the prompt repatriation of patients and the provision of specialist care closer to home. Initially the service will operate 5 days a week, but in time will move to working 6 days a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description
- Based at Queen Marys Hospital (Sidcup) but will be timetabled to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital ( Greenwich) and Guys & St. Thomas' hospital sites
- To triage referral and work within in the NICE guidelines.
- To assess and treat the high risk case load with advanced wound management methods
- To build a working network with all community services to benefit patients.
- Maintain the education element and referral pathways for GPs, District Nurses, Urgent Care team
- Teaching and managing junior staff
- Data collection and reporting
The service will work across borders within South East London in a collaborative approach to reduce the variation in outcomes, allowing the prompt repatriation of patients and the provision of specialist care closer to home. Initially the service will operate 5 days a week, but in time will move to working 6 days a week.
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatry/ Master's Degree level or equivalent / HPC registration & LA administartion
- Evidence of significant practical experience with complex patients
Desirable
- Post graduate training within a specialist clinical caseload
- Acute Trust experience
- Independent prescriber - see Appendix 2
Experience
Essential
- Advance specialised knowledge in relation to the high risk patient
- Experience of working in a very busy clinic
- Handling stressful situations
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Travelling across the network sites is essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Good communication skills & team player
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatry/ Master's Degree level or equivalent / HPC registration & LA administartion
- Evidence of significant practical experience with complex patients
Desirable
- Post graduate training within a specialist clinical caseload
- Acute Trust experience
- Independent prescriber - see Appendix 2
Experience
Essential
- Advance specialised knowledge in relation to the high risk patient
- Experience of working in a very busy clinic
- Handling stressful situations
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Travelling across the network sites is essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Good communication skills & team player
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
