Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a qualified Podriatrist to join their multidisciplinary team focusing on diabetic foot care. The role involves providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across multiple hospitals. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing high-risk diabetes cases and hold a Podiatry Degree. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 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 is desirable.
• Independent Prescriber status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient podiatry care.
• Work autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to new service pathways post COVID-19.

Skills

In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot

Experience working in an acute site

Registered with the HCPC

Education

Podiatry Degree

Job description

Job summary

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 patient 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 peripatetically 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 patient 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 peripatetically 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.

We run major acute services at:

• 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.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8947MM

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing hospital

Watford Road

London

HA1 3JU

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• oTraining in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications
• oIndependent Prescriber status

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Previous Experience working in an acute site

Desirable

• oCar driver/ Access to the use of a vehicle

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• oTraining in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications
• oIndependent Prescriber status

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Previous Experience working in an acute site

Desirable

• oCar 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing hospital

Watford Road

London

HA1 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing hospital

Watford Road

London

HA1 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)