We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic HCPCregistered Podiatrist to work within the field of Diabetes and High Riskfootcare, at a Band 7 level. Full-time is preferred, but part-time would beconsidered.You will be an active member of the Surrey and SussexMultidisciplinary Footcare Team (MDFT) and provide leadership on theorganisational and development of the outpatient element of the service. Youwill be guided by comprehensive policies and a supportive team, to assess,diagnose, develop and implement individual programmes of care for patients.Our patients present with a wide range of clinical needs, including acute andchronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and woundmanagement.First Community actively promotes lifelong learning andwill support the successful candidate with internal and external training.You will have the opportunity to broaden yourexperience and work within a supportive and stimulating multidisciplinaryservice across both primary and secondary care. You will need to be anenthusiastic, flexible and an adaptive team player. You will communicate wellwith other team members and patients whilst being punctual, reliable andcommitted to providing a high-level of patient care.First Community Health and Care offers you anopportunity to develop your clinical skills to promote patient-centeredcommunity and outpatient care.Main duties of the job

To provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high risk foot problems.This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds, patients with neuropathic and vascular complications,patients with foot complications who are immunosuppressed and patients who havepoor tissue viability.The post holder will be clinically responsible fortreatment of the high risk caseload working autonomously as well as work aspart of the multidisciplinary team.The post requires accepting urgent referralsfrom GPs, community podiatrists, and other health professionals and willprovide responsive specialist care.The role will support the educationand up-skilling of clinical and care staff working with diabetic care and patienteducation.The post will be based in a varietyof settings within East Surrey area including hospital and community locations.About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide?

(2023 staff survey results)First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.Job responsibilities

Job SummaryTo provide leadership for the podiatry service within the field of High Risk and Diabetic care. To advise and interpret national professional policies for the specialist area and contribute to the ongoing strategic planning of diabetes services.To provide expert clinical practice in the assessment and diagnosis of highly complex podiatric problems and deliver individualised treatment for clients with specialised care needs to maintain their mobility, independence and prevent disability.Acting as a source of clinical expertise for diabetic footcare, working as part of the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Footcare Team (MDFT) to ensure an effective coordinated service.Development, implementation and review of patient and clinical pathways, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and clinical guidance for the High Risk podiatric service. Working with Manager for Podiatry and Orthotics to create business cases to develop the High Risk service to maintain up to date patient care in accordance with national policies and local projects.Lead the ongoing development of podiatry staff through clinical rotations, mentoring and supervision. To deliver training to podiatrists and other health care practitioners on management of highly complex podiatric patients.Person Specification

Experience

Experience of working as a specialist High Risk PodiatristExperience of working as an active member of a Multi Disciplinary TeamClinical Supervision of staff in own area and specialist training own and other professionals. Providing training and education in diabetes podiatric practiceEvidence of student or podiatry assistantsupervisionExperience of working with plaster room/ fracture clinicSkills

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsDemonstrate the ability to critically appraiseEffective communication and interpersonal skillsReport writing skillsOther

Ability to travel between sites and work in the communityQualifications

Podiatry DegreeHCPC registered PodiatristLocal Anaesthetic CertificateEvidence of a CPD portfolioPost-graduate education/ qualification in Podiatry diabetes specialism or working towards e.g. Masters/ equivalent qualificationMember of a recognised Podiatry AssociationClinical Educators QualificationKnowledge

Comprehensive clinical knowledge of diabetes and high risk conditions, impact and managementUp-to-date in podiatric diabetes, high risk and MSK theory and practiceWorking knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE Guidance and current NHS initiatives.Understanding of the clinical governance agenda.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.£47,810 to £54,710 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata + welcome bonus

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