Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Podiatrist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Podiatry Department at Amersham Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership in the strategic development, planning, and operational delivery of podiatry wound care services across both primary and secondary care settings in Buckinghamshire. You will act as a key source of expertise in wound care, managing the holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex wound care conditions. You will also be responsible for delivering evidence-based podiatry interventions and clinical advice aimed at reducing the need for acute interventions, while supporting patients to maintain mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Podiatrist, you will be working collaboratively with the Head of Service, Podiatry Leads, and a wider team of healthcare professionals to help ensure a consistent and high-quality podiatry service is delivered across the county. You will be responsible for supporting the development of effective treatment planning, including off-loading strategies and preventative risk management for high-risk patients and those requiring specialised wound care. In addition, you will be expected to contribute as a proactive member of the Podiatry Service, supporting service objectives and ensuring all practices align with departmental standards as well as organisational and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) policies and professional requirements.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job Roles & Responsibilities
Person Specifications & Qualifications
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.
UK Registration
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Employer details
NHS Professionals Limited
Location
Amersham Hospital, Amersham,
Whielden Street, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0JD
