Principal Podiatrist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Principal Podiatrist to join their Diabetes Podiatry Team. You will manage complex diabetes foot complications and work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. HCPC registration and relevant experience are essential. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in outpatient and inpatient diabetes foot care is essential.
• Willingness to develop further skills is important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level podiatry services in diabetic foot care.
• Manage complicated diabetes foot disease from ulceration to Charcot.
• Support continuous professional development within the team.

Skills

Assessment of diabetes foot complications

High-level podiatry services

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity within the Diabetes Podiatry Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Diabetes MDFT as the Principal Podiatrist for the service. The multidisciplinary team currently includes three Diabetes Foot Consultants, four Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists, a Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeon, Microbiologists, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, a Podiatry Assistant and an Orthotist, providing expert care and review across outpatient and inpatient settings for ICHT’s three sites. The service manages complicated diabetes foot disease, from ulceration to complex Charcot, and high‑risk patients including those on haemodialysis and those with renal transplants.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have appropriate experience delivering high‑level podiatry services in diabetic foot care across outpatient clinics, MDT clinics, and inpatient services.

A proven record in assessment, diagnosis and management of diabetes foot complications is essential. Applications are welcome from those willing and motivated to develop these skills further, as the department supports continuous professional development and career progression.