Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including: High Risk Diabetes Neuropathy Chronic disease e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis Vascular conditions Wound management/tissue viability Care will be provided in a range of settings including: Hospital Clinics Ward Rounds Health Centre Community Clinics GP Practice Clinics Residential Homes for the Elderly Patients Homes Care Centres for the Disabled To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with subsequent production of individual treatment plan and be able to manage the day to day running of a busy clinic. To complete all relevant internal competency development, including and not limited to; Nail Surgery, MSK, High Risk. To participate in the departmental rota for nail surgery as appropriate. Assessment and identification of risk factors, categorising patients into appropriate risk banding as defined by the service assessment matrix. To participate in the Feet Focus caseload. To be responsible for the day-to-day planning of personal workloads for the completion of home visits and visits to residential homes for the elderly and care centres. To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers, to participate in foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care and Social Care staff. To be actively involved in the development of departmental policies, guidelines and protocols. To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock and equipment as appropriate. To follow departmental policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines using discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries. To be able to treat patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound as appropriate. To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence in other local areas and to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. To ensure all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within local areas. To maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act. To carry out all duties with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.