At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advanced foot care for patients with complex conditions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic NHS Trust team in Slough, making a real difference in patient care.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and the chance to enhance your clinical skills.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact on patients' lives while developing your expertise in high-risk foot care.
- Qualifications: Must be HCPC registered with experience in high-risk foot management.
The predicted salary is between 46134 - 56386 £ per year.
Evolve Staffing Ltd. is actively recruiting an experienced, highly motivated, and autonomous Band 7 Podiatrist to join a dynamic NHS Trust team serving patients in Slough.
This temporary locum post is designed for a skilled specialist capable of managing complex clinical caseloads, providing advanced assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients presenting with high-risk foot complications, lower limb ulcerations, peripheral vascular disease, and neuropathic diabetic foot conditions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide expert clinical leadership, diagnostic assessment, and advanced wound management for patients presenting with complex diabetic foot ulcers, acute tissue viability issues, and peripheral vascular disease.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate comprehensive, patient-centred care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including vascular surgeons, diabetologists, community nurses, and orthotists.
Perform conservative sharps debridement, advanced wound dressing selection, pressure offloading techniques, and vascular screening (including Doppler ultrasound assessments).
Provide clinical advice, education, and health promotion guidance to patients, carers, and primary care staff regarding foot care preservation and secondary complication prevention.
Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporary clinical documentation in compliance with NHS Trust protocols, HCPC standards, and information governance requirements.
Shift Timings and Pattern This position requires a commitment of 2 full days per week (typically 08:30 to 16:30 or 09:00 to 17:00, with flexible weekday options subject to agreement with the department manager).
Requirements and Qualifications Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Podiatrist.
Degree or equivalent diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
Demonstrable post-qualification experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level within an NHS clinical setting, specialising in high-risk foot care and diabetic foot management.
Full Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Up-to-date NHS compliance, including Enhanced DBS clearance, occupational health immunisations, and mandatory training certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Locum Band 7 Podiatrist employer: Evolve Staffing
As a Band 7 Podiatrist in High-Risk Foot Care, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Our organisation values employee growth, offering continuous professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements. Located in a vibrant community, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises both personal and professional fulfilment.
