The role of the Advanced Staff Surgical Podiatrist is to deliver high-quality Advanced Clinical care for patients presenting to Podiatric Surgery with conditions requiring treatment from the Podiatric surgery department, including but not limited to injection therapy, advanced local anesthetic blocks, surgical wound care, pre, peri and post-operative care within Community Services. To undertake the advanced assessment and appropriate management of patients who are referred into the Podiatric Surgery service. To independently undertake the detailed comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex physical and medical history, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning. Utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a personalised advanced program of care. Referring to the Podiatric Surgeons for situations outside skill set and/or competencies. To use advanced clinical skills and knowledge to support the implementation of patient choice at the point of referral for surgical care. To undertake and lead on letter and telephone triage assessment of e-referral letters and face-to-face Contact roles. Request, and interpret a full range of diagnostic investigations (e.g. blood tests, x-rays, MRI scans) to aid the assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning of patients referred to Podiatric Surgery, seeking the input of senior podiatric surgeons when required. At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michael Hutchby Job title: Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Email address: michael.hutchby@nhs.net Telephone number: 01384 366503 Netherton Health Centre