Specialist Podiatrist

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 27 May 2025

A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated podiatrist to join our friendly and progressive team.

The clinician will take responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the health and well-being needs of patients with podiatric presentations. They will implement, evaluate and modify complex care / interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. This post provides opportunity for developing all aspects of podiatry including wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills.

We will consider newly qualified podiatrists in a developmental role (annex 21).

A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

Based across Ulverston and South Lakes with some possible outreach into Furness, you will be responsible for the provision of care to the increased/high risk caseload. You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work independently and confidently.

Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular clinical supervision and in-service training.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification Education and qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Local anaesthesia certificate
• HCPC certificate
• Certificate in Radiology

Experience

• Post-graduate NHS work experience, including experience treating high risk patients
• Teaching/training of colleagues/students/health care professionals/patients/public
• Accurate assessment, testing and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of the service and field of practice
• Evidence of specialised treatment planning/patient management, based on the above
• Demonstration of evidence based practice and awareness of latest clinical developments/research
• Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the general public, especially in respect of foot health education
• Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with other health care professionals

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of high risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, wound care and biomechanics. Gained through postgraduate study, CPD, experience and/or rotation packages
• Be able to manage and treat high risk patients who require a level of assessment that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant to practical experience
• Knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off-loading and Doppler ultrasound interpretation
• Understanding of medical conditions and patho-physiology, knowledge of pharmacology and biochemistry interpretation
• Knowledge of medical, radiological and surgical interventions
• Knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines and legislation relating to the delivery of podiatry and advanced podiatry practice

Personal Qualities

• Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Flexibility and commitment to the job
• Good interpersonal skills - effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient; communicating complex information
• Approachable - demonstrating a friendly and open manner that facilitates communication
• Enthusiastic positive attitude - flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata