At a Glance
- Tasks: Triage diabetic foot referrals and manage complex patient care.
- Company: Join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for teaching and research in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified podiatrist with experience in diabetes care.
The predicted salary is between 48825 - 59675 $ per year.
Key Clinical Responsibilities Triage all inpatient diabetic foot referrals.
Assess vascular, neurological and biomechanical status of patients.
Manage diabetic foot ulceration, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and PAD.
Provide wound care, sharp debridement, offloading and orthotic interventions.
Support diabetes consultant ward rounds and MDT meetings.
Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up pathways.
Communication and MDT Working Work with diabetes consultants, DSNs, vascular surgery, tissue viability and ward teams.
Communicate complex clinical information to patients and carers.
Contribute specialist advice to MDT decision-making.
Education and Training Deliver formal and informal teaching to ward staff.
Provide patient education on ulcer prevention and self-care.
Support student podiatrists and junior staff.
Audit, Research and Service Development Maintain activity and outcome data.
Participate in audit and quality improvement.
Support service redesign and pathway development.
Professional Responsibilities Maintain HCPC registration and CPD.
Participate in appraisal, supervision and mandatory training.
Comply with safeguarding, information governance and infection prevention policies.
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Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist in Liverpool employer: NHS Jobs
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