Hospital Podiatrist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cross; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a HCPC‑registered Podiatrist to join its hospital-based podiatry team, delivering assessment, diagnosis and treatment for high‑risk and diabetes‑related foot conditions. You will work within an established multidisciplinary group, with mentorship and clinical supervision available, and contribute to education and service improvement.

The role provides opportunities to expand your clinical skills, engage in research and collaboration with Vascular and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered podiatrist with ability to deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of high‑risk and diabetes‑related foot conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible approach within a busy hospital service and changing clinical demands.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including Vascular and Diabetes specialists.
• Contribute to mentorship, clinical supervision and team development.
• Engage in activity to improve patient outcomes and participate in service development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

CPD

Education

HCPC registered Podiatrist

Job description

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Thomas Dickie,

Head of Podiatry,

[e-mail]

Shortlisting Date

Interview Date: 11.11.2026

Please Note:

All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

The post holder will have to demonstrate they can work in a team, flexible attitude to working within a large acute hospital trust, have excellent communication skills and understand differences in hospital and primary care settings.

Knowledge and understanding of Hospital based podiatry care including diabetic foot is essential. Other areas of services include the speciality of inflammatory diseases, haematology, nail surgery and other high risk conditions requiring podiatry care.

The successful candidate would have the support from AHP colleagues including options around mentorship and clinical supervision. You will be able to develop your skills and knowledge further by utilising the multidisciplinary teams and the podiatry team they will be working in.

A desire to improve is essential whilst working in the hospital podiatry team. There may be options to increase this post to full time in the near future.

Why you should join our Team

You will join one of one of Europe's largest and busiest acute hospital trusts and become part of a small, friendly, highly motivated and pro-active Podiatry team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where Podiatrists are encouraged to develop advanced clinical skills, guided by colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge and helping individuals achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Vascular and Diabetes specialists, you will benefit from an integrated clinical environment that supports collaborative working. This offers you the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and experience in areas relevant to Podiatry while broadening your overall clinical perspective.

You will also be part of a team actively engaged in clinical research aimed at improving patient outcomes, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape future best practice.

Your role will involve a diverse and complex caseload across both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering a varied and stimulating working environment.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• You will be a HCPC registered Podiatrist able to deliver comprehensive podiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a varied and often complex caseload, including patients with high-risk and diabetes related foot complications.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, with an understanding of multidisciplinary working.
• You will bring a flexible approach to working within a busy service and be able to adapt to changing clinical demands.
• You will demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development, with a desire to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in order to enhance your practice and achieve your full professional potential.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.