Specialist Podiatrist

Overview

In this Band 7 Podiatrist role you will support inpatient podiatry care and contribute to the diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) clinics within a multidisciplinary setting. You will work with the Lead Podiatrist to shape inpatient services and promote best practice for high-risk patients, while collaborating with vascular MDTs. The position offers a supportive team culture and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care in North Wales. This is a leadership-forward clinical role that combines patient care with staff training and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient podiatry care to patients with foot problems
• Support development, delivery and evaluation of best practice in podiatry
• Lead training, supervision and performance assessment of staff
• Apply evidence-based practice and maintain high clinical standards
• Collaborate with MDTs and contribute to DFU clinics
• Shaping a new and dynamic role within the podiatry service

Key requirements

• Degree in Podiatry
• HCPC registration
• Experience across a range of podiatry specialties
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
• Desirable: Completion of diabetic foot module

• Leadership and management
• Communication and collaboration
• Professionalism and judgment
• Specialist podiatry knowledge for inpatient and DFU settings
• Evidence-based practice
• Diabetic foot care expertise

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