Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a podiatrist to join our team to provide leadership for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
Responsibilities
* Provide professional clinical leadership for all staff, ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatric nail surgery are continually maintained and improved.
* Manage a caseload of patients, providing a comprehensive range of specialist podiatric interventions, including nail surgery, wound care and other therapeutic interventions.
* Mentor students on placement from Plymouth University and assist the student placement coordinator.
* Provide education to empower patients, carers and other health professionals in the management of foot conditions.
* Liaise with primary and secondary care professionals to ensure seamless delivery of care to the nail surgery patient.
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric care for patients with a wide range of clinical needs, such as high‑risk diabetics, vascular problems, chronic disease and wound management.
* Refer for appropriate diagnostic tests and input as per IRMER guidelines.
* Provide podiatry services in a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, health centres, clinics and domiciliary settings.
Benefits
The Podiatry Department works from 11 different locations across the Torbay and South Devon Area and consists of 45 clinical staff, including the Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff. We also have 10 administrative staff. We aim to innovate and deliver first‑class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon, striving for better outcomes for patients while actively promoting development opportunities for staff.
Contact Information
Name: Richard Collings
Job title: Head of Podiatry and Orthotics
Email address: richard.collings@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07908051176
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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