Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist to join its multidisciplinary team in North West London. You will provide high-quality podiatry care for diabetic patients, training, and education across multiple acute sites. Candidates need a Podiatry Degree, HCPC registration, and experience with high-risk patients. Strong knowledge of diabetic foot management is essential and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Podiatry Degree required.
• Registered with the HCPC is essential.
• Experience with high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes, in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient podiatry care.
• Contribute to the Diabetic Foot Programme outcomes.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot

Previous experience working in an acute site

Car driver / Access to the use of a vehicle

Education

Podiatry Degree

Registered with the HCPC

Experience working at Band 6 level or above

Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations

Job description

Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 24 December 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible individual to join a progressive and forward‑thinking team that shares a great passion and vision in improving care for patients with diabetes across North West London; and that is in the process of developing even further. The successful applicant will be linked with the North West London Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Team which was established as part of the NW London Transformation programme for the Diabetic Foot.

The MDFT is part of the NW London Diabetes Foot Network which brings together multidisciplinary foot teams across NW London to share learning and promote best practice in the management of the diabetic foot. You will be part of a team that provides inpatient and outpatient podiatry care, training and education across our acute sites. The role will include excellent opportunities to work autonomously as well as across teams and disciplines to provide a high‑impact input into the outcomes of the Diabetic Foot Programme in this sector; as well as contributing to building new service pathways post COVID‑19.

The post‑holder will work peripathetically across Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital. Current Band 6 Podiatrists may be considered for a Developmental Band 7 role within this team if shortlisted and successful at interview.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible individual to join a progressive and forward‑thinking team that shares a great passion and vision in improving care for patients with diabetes across North West London; and that is in the process of developing even further. The successful applicant will be linked with the North West London Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Team which was established as part of the NW London Transformation programme for the Diabetic Foot.

The MDFT is part of the NW London Diabetes Foot Network which brings together multidisciplinary foot teams across NW London to share learning and promote best practice in the management of the diabetic foot. You will be part of a team that provides inpatient and outpatient podiatry care, training and education across our acute sites. The role will include excellent opportunities to work autonomously as well as across teams and disciplines to provide a high‑impact input into the outcomes of Diabetic Foot Programme in this sector; as well as contributing to building new service pathways post COVID‑19.

The post‑holder will work peripathetically across Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital. Current Band 6 Podiatrists may be considered for a Developmental Band 7 role within this team if shortlisted and successful at interview.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Education and Qualifications

• Podiatry Degree
• Registered with the HCPC
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high‑risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute setting.
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications.

Knowledge and Skills

• In‑depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Previous experience working in an acute site.
• Car driver / Access to the use of a vehicle.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

337‑NP‑9255SM

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of High‑Cost Area Supplement