About the role
Salary: £31049.00 to £37796.00
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To provide a high standard of podiatric care to maintain tissue viability, mobility and independence for patients that are high risk or have an acute foot infection. Delivered through assessment, diagnosis and developing of appropriate care plans.
To provide planning and management of own caseload, with support and guidance from senior colleagues. Includes, specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid and biomechanical problems. Also includes specialist treatment plans for patients with a variety of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, vascular, tissue viability problems and wound management.
To assess new and existing patients and use clinical judgements to ensure patients meet the access criteria and appropriately signpost to alternative providers when required (referring to mentor/senior podiatrist for support where appropriate).
To screen high-risk patients to monitor their condition and the degree of risk to their foot health, including neurological and vascular assessments.
To undertake domiciliary visits across the region.
To refer complex cases onto senior colleagues and/or other departments and discharge patients where appropriate as per referral pathways and guidelines.
To effectively communicate by involving and informing patients/carers of their care plan and its progress, overcoming potential communication barriers.
Provide foot health education and advice to patients, relatives, and carers in both one-to-one and group sessions.
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