Podiatrist — Diabetic Foot & MSK Specialist

West London Mental Health Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HCAS (Outer)

Job summary

West London Mental Health Trust in London is seeking a highly motivated podiatrist to support diabetes foot protection and prevent unplanned hospital admissions. The role encompasses high-quality podiatry care, clinical supervision of junior staff, and outreach to housebound patients.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across community and secondary care services, with opportunities to gain experience in nail surgery, MSK podiatry, and diabetes clinics.

Qualifications

• At least two years NHS experience in podiatry.
• Willingness to develop less experienced podiatrists through supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced NHS secondary/community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality podiatric care for patients at risk of foot health complications.
• Contribute to the development and supervision of junior podiatrists, apprentices and students.
• Visit housebound patients in their homes when required.
• Develop care plans with patients to support self-management.
• Participate in diabetes foot protection initiatives and MDT clinics.
• Collaborate with GP and community teams to prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Podiatry

NHS experience

Clinical supervision

Job description

West London Mental Health Trust in London is seeking a highly motivated podiatrist to support diabetes foot protection and prevent unplanned hospital admissions. The role encompasses high-quality podiatry care, clinical supervision of junior staff, and outreach to housebound patients.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across community and secondary care services, with opportunities to gain experience in nail surgery, MSK podiatry, and diabetes clinics.