Responsibilities
* Assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages.
* Provide treatment for high‑risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation.
* Provide specialist care to patients to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and relieve discomfort, especially for those with diabetes, circulatory disorders, neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, and biomechanical pathologies.
* Provide high‑quality support to others in the team and collaborate with wider multidisciplinary teams for patient benefit.
* Deliver evidence‑based podiatry within clinics, GP surgeries, hospitals, patient homes and nursing homes across the South East locality area.
* Provide professional, quality planned podiatry care programmes based on clinical needs.
* Act as a source of professional advice to patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Candidate Requirements
* Registered Specialist Podiatrist, capable of HCPC registration.
* Strong ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams and work autonomously.
* Demonstrated strength of character and professional skills.
* Full‑time position; candidates willing to work three days or more will also be considered.
* Consideration will be given to third‑year students graduating this year.
Additional Information
This is a full‑time position within Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust Community Podiatry Services. The post covers Blyth and other sites in the South East locality area. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Aileen Milligan; Job title: West and South East Podiatry Team Leader; Email address: aileen.milligan@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk; Telephone number: 07879 427804
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