Senior Diabetic Foot Specialist & Wound Care Lead

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior podiatrist to lead the diabetic foot and high-risk foot care within community services. You will oversee assessment, treatment planning, and audit-driven service improvements, while providing supervision to junior staff and trainees.

You will manage referrals, contribute to education, and work with multidisciplinary teams to embed best practice. Strong leadership and clinical expertise in diabetes foot care are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with substantial experience in diabetes foot care.
• Experience in line management and service development.
• Ability to audit, teach and supervise students or junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert podiatric assessment, diagnosis and care plans for high-risk foot conditions.
• Triage referrals, monitor waiting lists and prioritise patient care.
• Lead line management duties, including recruitment and rosters, and deputise for Head of Podiatry when required.
• Deliver education on diabetic foot care to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Lead wound care initiatives and coordinate with community foot protection teams.
• Undertake audits or projects to improve clinical practice and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Develop in-house training events and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Podiatry clinical expertise

Diabetes foot care

Wound care

Clinical leadership

Education & supervision

Education

Bachelor of Podiatry

HCPC registered

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior podiatrist to lead the diabetic foot and high-risk foot care within community services. You will oversee assessment, treatment planning, and audit-driven service improvements, while providing supervision to junior staff and trainees.

You will manage referrals, contribute to education, and work with multidisciplinary teams to embed best practice. Strong leadership and clinical expertise in diabetes foot care are essential.