Autonomous Podiatrist - Diabetes & Wound Care Lead

Kingston Hospital; Teddington; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a specialist podiatrist to diagnose, treat and manage complex foot and lower-limb conditions across hospital and community settings in south London.

The role requires autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team, commitment to high-quality patient care, and robust clinical documentation, with an emphasis on diabetes foot care and wound management. Hybrid working may be considered where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Qualified driver with a full clean driving license.
• A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes.
• IRMER Compliance certificate.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team and seek support when necessary to ensure safe effective care.
• Determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain excellent clinical records.
• Be responsible for a defined population of service users across the Trust including community clinics and domiciliary and hospital setting.
• Develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and share best practice with the team.
• Document client activity data, health promotion, training and education data in line with governance guidelines.
• Manage time and organise clinical and non-clinical workload.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Virtual consultation

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

HCPC Registration

Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual consultation platforms

Job description

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a specialist podiatrist to diagnose, treat and manage complex foot and lower-limb conditions across hospital and community settings in south London.

The role requires autonomous practice within a multidisciplinary team, commitment to high-quality patient care, and robust clinical documentation, with an emphasis on diabetes foot care and wound management. Hybrid working may be considered where appropriate.