Advanced Practitioner in Diabetic Foot
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are looking for an individual to lead the diabetes podiatry service at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust potentially working across 10 locations. This is an exciting opportunity to work at Advanced Practitioner level.
You will have a proven record of excellence in providing diabetes podiatry and the ability to function as a sole practitioner. Experience of working and leading within a multi-disciplinary team and highly developed clinical skills are essential. The role involves the management of a high-risk caseload in both in-patient and out-patient settings, teaching and undertaking research work. You will work closely with the community podiatry team to provide a seamless service to the population provided by our department.
Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), dedicated CPD time and in the longer term, rotation onto internal hospital-based training.
- Are you a highly skilled diabetes/wound management clinician looking for a new challenge?
- Do you want to work in a respected diabetes team?
- Are you self-motivated?
- Do you work well within a multi-disciplinary team?
- If the answer is yes to all these, then this job is for you!
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- Work under the 4 pillars of an Advanced Practitioner
- Be responsible for the management of a caseload of high risk patients, providing a comprehensive assessment of need, relevant health education and referral to other health care professionals as required.
- The main duties of this post are to act as the Advanced Practitioner in the field of Diabetes and wound care for both Primary and Secondary Care as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team providing cover for the team,
- Carry out home visit for housebound patients
Working for our organisation
The Podiatry Department works from 10 different locations across the South Devon Area. We are a forward thinking department who have patient care as the top priority. The Department is focussed on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and using innovation to improve care, such as the use of VR headsets in nail surgery and development of a diabetic foot app.
We are an innovative, driven, dedicated friendly team who undertake regular supervision sessions and keen to support people reach their full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
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