Overview
In this role you will deliver high-quality podiatry services across community and acute settings, focusing on high- and medium-risk patients. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor individualized care plans, including nail surgery, biomechanics, and off-loading strategies. You will work in patients’ homes and in clinics, while supporting colleagues and other health professionals with high-risk foot care. Your work will help improve outcomes for people with diabetic and high-risk feet, within a values-driven, collaborative NHS team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-risk foot care pathways and make a tangible impact on patient care.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working
Responsibilities
- Undertake routine clinics for high/medium risk patients
- Assess high-risk patients with medical, neurological, and vascular evaluation and formulate treatment plans
- Manage treatment plans for high/increased risk patients with foot ulcers
- Carry out home visits and clinic-based assessments
- Perform nail surgery when needed
- Fabricate and fit insoles and biomechanical devices
- Conduct biomechanical assessments and off-loading as appropriate
- Coordinate follow-up investigations and referrals to GP, consultants or MDT services
- Demonstrate CPR capability for emergencies including adrenaline administration when needed
Key requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in L.A. V300 or willingness to undertake
- Post graduate clinical experience in advanced diabetic foot care
- Current UK professional registration
- Ability to travel independently within the trust
- Right to work in the UK (and sponsorship considerations as applicable)
- Flexibility in work pattern
- Strong communication with patients, carers and colleagues
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Advanced wound management
- Management of high-risk and diabetic foot
- Biomechanical assessment and orthotics/insoles
Specialist Podiatrist in Cheshire employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
