Principal Podiatrist High risk foot and Woundcare
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £55,690.00 i £62,682.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE13 6LH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9197-25-1010 |
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This Band 8a Principal Podiatrist role provides advanced clinical leadership across the High Risk Foot and Wound Care pathway, with responsibility for both the Acute Foot Service and community wound care support. The post holder will lead on the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with complex lower limb pathology, including diabetic foot disease, vascular compromise, and non-healing wounds. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Leadership: Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with limb- or life-threatening foot conditions. Lead wound care caseload conferences and act as a clinical advisor across acute and community teams. Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate closely with Diabetes, Vascular, Orthotists, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology teams through joint clinics and virtual ward rounds. Act as lead podiatrist for OPAT/COPAT pathways, ensuring safe and effective management of patients receiving IV or long-term oral antibiotic therapy. Education and Workforce Development: Lead on wound care education across the podiatry team and wider MDT, including district nurses, tissue viability nurses, and primary care clinicians. Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support for staff development. Service Development and Governance: Drive quality improvement initiatives, contribute to audit and data analysis (e.g. NDFA), and support service evaluation. Participate in pressure ulcer panels and contribute to clinical incident reviews and pathway redesign. Operational Management: Oversee the Acute Foot Service, including rota planning, staff supervision, budget monitoring, and service reporting. Line manage Band 6 and 7 podiatrists, ensuring performance and development objectives are met. Advanced Practice: The role is underpinned by the four pillars of advanced practice clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. The post holder will demonstrate autonomous decision-making and contribute to strategic planning across the service. This is a pivotal role within the Foot Health Service, offering the opportunity to shape integrated care pathways and improve outcomes for patients with high-risk foot conditions.