Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible individual to join a progressive and forward thinking team that shares a great passion and vision in improving care for patient with diabetes across North West London; and that is in the process of developing even further. The successful applicant will be linked with the North West London Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Team(MDFT) which was established as part of the NW London Transformation programme for the Diabetic Foot.

The MDFT is part of the NW London Diabetes Foot Network which brings together multidisciplinary foot teams across NW London to share learning and promote best practice in the management of the diabetic foot. You will be part of a team that provides inpatient and outpatient podiatry care, training and education across our acute sites. The role will include excellent opportunities to work autonomously as well as across teams and disciplines to provide a high impact input into the outcomes of Diabetic Foot Programme in this sector; as well as contributing to building new service pathways post COVID -19.

The post-holder will work peripatetically across Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. Current Band 6 Podiatrists may be considered for a Developmental Band 7 role within this team if shortlisted and successful at interview.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible individual to join a progressive and forward thinking team that shares a great passion and vision in improving care for patient with diabetes across North West London; and that is in the process of developing even further. The successful applicant will be linked with the North West London Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Team which was established as part of the NW London Transformation programme for the Diabetic Foot.

The MDFT is part of the NW London Diabetes Foot Network which brings together multidisciplinary foot teams across NW London to share learning and promote best practice in the management of the diabetic foot. You will be part of a team that provides inpatient and outpatient podiatry care, training and education across our acute sites. The role will include excellent opportunities to work autonomously as well as across teams and disciplines to provide a high impact input into the outcomes of Diabetic Foot Programme in this sector; as well as contributing to building new service pathways post COVID -19.

The post-holder will work peripatetically across Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. Current Band 6 Podiatrists may be considered for a Developmental Band 7 role within this team if shortlisted and successful at interview.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Podiatry Degree
• Registered with the HCPC
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a High-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute setting.

Desirable

• oTraining in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications
• oIndependent Prescriber status

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Previous Experience working in an acute site

Desirable

• oCar driver/ Access to the use of a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.