Podiatrists - Diabetes Foot Protection Service | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Rainham; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking qualified Band 5 Podiatrists for the Diabetes Foot Protection Service. Candidates will provide comprehensive podiatry care within community settings, focusing on diabetic patients. The role offers professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates are experienced podiatrists or new graduates interested in diabetic and high-risk pathways.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrists with experience in podiatry care.
• Interest in diabetic foot protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies.
• Develop programmes of care and implement treatment plans.

Job description

Band 5 Podiatrists – Diabetes Foot Protection Service

We are recruiting qualified podiatrists with an interest in diabetic foot protection. The role is part of a new, integrated programme aimed at improving outcomes for the diabetic population in Barking, Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.

Overview

As a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) you will provide evidence‑based, comprehensive assessment, review and treatment to the local population at moderate and high risk. You will work within agreed local care pathways, embed clinical quality guidelines and contribute to service delivery in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies.
• Use first‑class assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and implement treatment plans.
• Deliver comprehensive assessment, review and treatment and support the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high risk.
• Embed clinical quality guidelines and work within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice and professional standards.
• Support the service by developing programmes of care and implementing treatment plans within community settings.

Qualifications & Development

Experienced podiatrists will provide specialist and complex podiatry care within community settings. New graduates applying for band 5 roles will be supported and mentored to enable professional development within the diabetic and high risk pathways.

Benefits & Conditions

• High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714, maximum £5,941).
• Probationary period.
• Flexible working, blended approach to new ways of working, including rotational opportunities.
• Dedicated and personalised training and development in your chosen speciality.

Application Notes

Please do not re‑apply if you have applied and been unsuccessful within the past 6 months.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.