Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well‑organised and motivated podiatrist with an interest in diabetes and the high‑risk foot to join our team.
The Diabetic and High‑risk foot service in Northamptonshire offers a range of clinical specialist teams covering diabetes, prescribed footwear, tissue viability, paediatrics and nail surgery. We host clinical placements for undergraduate podiatrists and apprenticeships and have a reputation for growing our own talent.
Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist, patient‑centred care to a challenging caseload.
- Develop and deliver individual treatment plans using assessment, reasoning and clinical decision‑making based on specialist knowledge and evidence‑based practice.
- Assess patient progress, modify treatment plans and recognise when additional support and advice is required.
- Identify patients of concern who require escalation, particularly those with complex conditions requiring advanced expertise.
- Take professional and legal responsibility for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients and service users in your care.
- Work independently (self‑directed/lone working) across a variety of locations, including patients’ homes.
- Plan and organise your clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
- Travel across the county to work in a range of community clinics as required.
Qualifications
- Clinical podiatry qualification.
- Experience or enthusiasm for diabetes and high‑risk foot care.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- New graduates are welcomed, as are experienced podiatrists seeking specialist and complex podiatry care for acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings.
Professional Development & Support
- Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and promotion of evidence‑based practice.
- Regular 1:1 meetings, clinical supervision and in‑house CPD.
- Ongoing training to support staff development.
About NHFT
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust that provides physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We offer over 200 services across the county, including specialist services in bordering counties, and work together with partners to ensure compassionate, person‑centred care for everyone.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the quality and safety of patient care, and has achieved an ‘outstanding’ rating through encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across the workforce. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer and aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where people feel valued and can thrive.
Contact
Name: Paula GrannonJob title: Clinical Lead PodiatristEmail: paula.grannon@nhft.nhs.ukTelephone: 07920781018
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