Job summary
To work as an integral member of the podiatry clinic and diabetes foot MDT to deliver high quality care to patients with an increased risked of limb loss.
To commit to the philosophy of care with emphasis on patient empowerment & independence.
Provide treatment and advice at a variety of sites within St Georges Hospital; primarily the diabetic foot outpatient clinic but also providing inpatient ward cover and support to A&E and the Acute Medical Unit
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist - 1 Year Fixed-Term
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen at St George's NHS Foundation Trust for a Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist to join our multi-disciplinary team for a one year period, with possible extension. This position offers the chance for an outstanding candidate to work within an innovative and forward-thinking Diabetes Foot Clinic, in one of London's largest and busiest hospitals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to deliver best practice care to patients at high risk of limb loss. The successful post-holder would be expected to integrate themselves into a busy outpatient clinic and bi-weekly Diabetes Foot MDT. They would support and promote effective, evidence-based care to patients with a range of diabetes foot conditions, whilst incorporating and championing the biopsychosocial model of care. The use of advanced therapies, including topical negative pressure therapy, larvae therapy and total contact casting is well established within the team.
About us
With nearly9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Their main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases. The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
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Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DpodM or BSc)
- 3 years NHS post experience
- Diabetic Foot Module / CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in training & teaching
- IR(ME)R
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications
- POMs certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments & diabetic assessments
- Broad spectrum of clinical experience
- Working independently and as a team member
- Assessed and formulated treatment plans for new patients
Desirable
- Experienced in advanced biomechanical assessments, casting techniques & manufacture of orthoses
- Knowledge of / exposure to Advanced wound care techniques; such as Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) and Larvae
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate in-depth clinical knowledge & practical skills
- Awareness of current NHS trends & policies, including clinical governance & NSF's
- Awareness of health & safety
- Knowledge of the key aspects of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in research
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relating to the care of the Diabetic Foot
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Health promotion and basic biomechanics
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Effective organisational skills
- IT skills
- Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach and the ability to make decisions
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to ask for and take advice
- Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary
- Commitment to team work especially within an MDT
- Commitment to high standard of care
- Commitment to continuous development of clinical skills and personal and professional knowledge
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DpodM or BSc)
- 3 years NHS post experience
- Diabetic Foot Module / CPD
Desirable
- Involvement in training & teaching
- IR(ME)R
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications
- POMs certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments & diabetic assessments
- Broad spectrum of clinical experience
- Working independently and as a team member
- Assessed and formulated treatment plans for new patients
Desirable
- Experienced in advanced biomechanical assessments, casting techniques & manufacture of orthoses
- Knowledge of / exposure to Advanced wound care techniques; such as Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) and Larvae
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate in-depth clinical knowledge & practical skills
- Awareness of current NHS trends & policies, including clinical governance & NSF's
- Awareness of health & safety
- Knowledge of the key aspects of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in research
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relating to the care of the Diabetic Foot
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Health promotion and basic biomechanics
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Effective organisational skills
- IT skills
- Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach and the ability to make decisions
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to ask for and take advice
- Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary
- Commitment to team work especially within an MDT
- Commitment to high standard of care
- Commitment to continuous development of clinical skills and personal and professional knowledge
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
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).
