Vacancy Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Podiatrist to join Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 7 Podiatrist for 7.5 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This post will support the Leeds Neighbourhood Diabetes Pilot, an innovative programme designed to improve access to specialist diabetes care, reduce health inequalities and provide earlier intervention for people living with diabetes. Working within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team, you will provide specialist podiatric assessment and management for adults with diabetes and multimorbidity across the Beeston, Middleton & Hunslet PCN footprint.
You will work autonomously, managing a complex caseload and delivering advanced diabetic foot care, including foot risk stratification, neurovascular assessment, wound management, offloading interventions, biomechanical assessment and escalation of patients through established diabetic foot pathways when required. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across primary, community and specialist services to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable complications and hospital admissions.
Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to MDT working, provide advice and guidance to colleagues, support service development and quality improvement, and contribute to education, supervision and audit activity.
The Leeds Community Healthcare Podiatry Service is a research-active service providing specialist interventions including high-risk foot care, diabetic foot protection, wound management, nail surgery, foot and ankle pain management, and biomechanics.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has substantial post-registration podiatry experience.
- Has advanced specialist knowledge of diabetes, high-risk foot care and wound management.
- Is confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously.
- Has experience of mentoring, supervision or supporting colleagues.
- Is committed to service improvement and evidence-based practice.
The role requires travel across Leeds and the transportation of clinical equipment. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please note: This advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
If you have any questions about the job, please contact
Sally O'Connell - Clinical Pathway Lead Podiatry
Mob: 07860 92094143
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
