Podiatrist - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist to join the service across Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The post holder will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of complex diabetic foot disease, including ulceration, infection and Charcot neuroarthropathy, with vascular concerns and high‑risk wounds.

As a key member of the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Team (MDFT), you will lead MDT activity, provide

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage complex diabetic foot disease, including ulcers, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy, vascular concerns and high‑risk wounds.
• Coordinate MDT activity, provide rapid access to specialist assessment and intervention across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver advanced wound management and debridement, supporting integrated patient pathways to reduce complications and amputations.
• Contribute to service development, governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives, including education and supervision of colleagues and students.

Job description

Podiatrist - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

To provide specialist footcare for patient with diabetes complex high risk foot problems. This includes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds, patients with neuropathic and vascular complications, patient with foot complications who are immunosuppressed and patients who have poor tissue viability. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post requires accepting emergency referrals from GPs, community podiatrists, and other health professionals and will provide responsive specialist care to both inpatient and outpatients.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist to join our service across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex diabetic foot disease, including ulceration, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy, vascular compromise, lower limb wounds, and pre- and post-amputation care.

As a key member of the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Team (MDFT), you will lead and coordinate MDT activity, provide rapid access to specialist assessment and intervention, and develop evidence-based treatment plans across acute, outpatient and community settings. You will deliver advanced wound management, debridement and high-risk foot care, while supporting integrated patient pathways to improve outcomes and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and amputations.

The role includes contributing to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives, including the National Diabetes Foot Care Audit (NDFA). You will also provide education, mentorship and clinical supervision to colleagues and students, promoting best practice in diabetic foot care. This rewarding role spans multiple sites, including Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

For a more detailed job description and main duties as well as person specification, please see attached documents.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026