Job summary

Applications are invited for the above post to join the Podiatry and Foot Health Service.

You will be a member of a dedicated team but equally you need to be able to work alone for the majority of your time. Your role will be supported by Podiatrists however you will work on your own in a variety of locations to carry out moderate risk diabetes foot screening and ensuring clinics are safe and clean for our patients.

You must possess excellent administrative and time management skills, be a self starter, computer literate and be able to deal with complex information, complaints and at times, contentious patients.

Training on how to carry out Diabetes Foot Screening and other aspects of the role will be provided so previous experience is not essential.

You must also be able to meet the travel commitments for this post and access to a vehicle is essential.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake diabetes foot assessments within delegated caseload to include:a) Accurate use of screening equipment e.g. monofilamentb) Ability to identify risk status and categorize patients into appropriate risk bandingc) Ability to receive and process complex information from patients regarding symptoms, medication, test results etc.
• To encourage patients to maintain their independence, where appropriate, utilizing foot files, where appropriate, and emollient to help maintain their foot health.
• Promotes a 'can do' attitude and determination to develop and sustain a dynamic and responsive administrative and operational service which delivers best practice.
• Able to implement interventions, liaising with colleagues and partners to ensure an integrated approach to the needs of the service user.
• To organise and deliver skilled clinical support work without direct supervision.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.