Roles and Responsibilities

- Perform basic diabetic foot screening and assessment under the supervision of the treating clinician.

- Assist in foot sensation testing using a 10 g monofilament and vibration perception testing equipment.

- Assist with vascular assessment using a handheld Doppler to evaluate peripheral blood flow, as trained and authorized.

- Perform foot temperature assessment using an appropriate thermometer or infrared thermometry device to identify temperature differences requiring clinical review.

- Assist with foot examination, skin inspection, nail assessment, callus observation, and identification of potential diabetic foot complications.

- Assist the clinical team in wound assessment and dressing procedures, where trained and authorized.

- Identify and promptly report foot ulcers, redness, swelling, skin breakdown, suspected infection, and other abnormalities to the clinician.

- Maintain and prepare podiatry instruments and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, disinfection,



and sterilization as applicable.

- Educate patients on diabetic foot hygiene, footwear, daily foot inspection, and preventive foot care.

- Maintain accurate patient records, screening results, and equipment logs.

- Follow hospital infection prevention, patient safety, and documentation protocols.

- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff for patient assessment and follow-up.

Required Skills

- Diabetic Foot Assessment and Screening

- Podiatry and Foot Care

- Handheld Doppler Assessment

- Foot Thermometry / Infrared Thermometry

- Monofilament Sensation Testing

- Vibration Perception Testing

- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Identification

- Basic Wound Care Assistance

- Infection Control and Sterilization

- Patient Education and Communication

- Clinical Documentation and Equipment Handling

📌 Walk-in || Podiatry Staff Nurse (Chennai)
🏢 Dr. V. Balaji Diabetes Care And Research Centre
📍 Chennai