Specialist Podiatrist

Job summary

A specialist podiatrist is an autonomous foot and lower-limb clinician who diagnoses, treats, and manages complex patient cases--most notably high-risk groups such as individuals with diabetes, severe peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy, and chronic foot ulceration.

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.To have the capability to safely move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.

To provide care in a range of primary care and residential settings, some of which may be in isolation.

To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of complex clinical needs including:

o High and increased risk diabetes,

o Neurological and vascular disease.

o Rheumatologic and biomechanical conditions.

o Mental health conditions.

To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education and self-management advice to patients and/or their carers.

Main duties of the job

The role requires the ability to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team and seek support when necessary to ensure safe effective care.

To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and to maintain excellent clinical records.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined population of service users across the Trust including community clinics and domiciliary and hospital setting.

To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.

To be responsible for documenting client activity data, health promotion, training and education data in accordance with information governance guidelines, departmental and trust standards.

To be responsible for effective time management, meeting deadlines and responding to fluctuating workloads and organising, planning and prioritising clinical and non-clinical workload.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.