Specialist Podiatrist

at  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Your duties will involve: Performing initial (new) assessments, and pre-surgical assessments of patients Working autonomously and to be responsible for the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, and planning implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservative podiatric interventions which may include: Initiating biomechanical treatment and the provision of orthoses and exercises Administering corticosteroid injections under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided clinics where appropriate. Administering advanced local anaesthetic injections including digital, ankle and popliteal regional blocks utilizing ultrasound and nerve stimulators Assisting the Podiatric surgeon during the procedure To play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatre and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care To undertake post operative patient care, including: Assessing post-operative progress. Wound management. Cast, suture and wire removal.
Advice regarding physical therapy techniques, scar and swelling management, and, overall rehabilitation. Diagnosing post-operative complications including infection, deep vein thrombosis and complex regional pain syndrome

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