Specialist Podiatrist - Diabetes and Endocrinology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Podiatrist to join their Diabetes Foot Team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves assessing and managing diabetic foot complications as part of a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will be HCPC registered and possess experience in diabetic care. This opportunity offers career development, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition schemes

Leisure facility membership

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and experienced in managing diabetes foot complications.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to develop further clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist service for active diabetic foot ulceration.
• Conduct initial assessments for inpatient services.
• Participate in clinical audits and present findings.

Skills

Experience in assessment and management of diabetic foot complications

HCPC registration

Highly developed clinical skills

Job description

We are seeking a podiatrist to join the Diabetes Foot Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, fixed term for one year to cover maternity leave. Our multidisciplinary team currently consists of three Diabetes Foot Consultants and four Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists. Supported by a Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeon, Microbiologists, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, a Podiatry Assistant and an Orthotist, we provide expert care and review across the outpatient and in‑patient setting for ICHT's three sites – St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. The service looks after complicated diabetes foot disease, from ulceration to complicated Charcot, and high‑risk patients, including those on haemodialysis and those with renal transplants. We are looking to recruit a Fixed Term (until end of March 2026) Band 7, 0.80 WTE Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist, who will be joining our Multi‑Disciplinary Team. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, and have experience in the assessment, diagnosis and management of diabetes foot complications and of working within a multi‑disciplinary team, along with highly developed clinical skills desirable. However, applications are welcomed from those that are willing and motivated to develop these skills further, as the department supports continuous professional development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist service for patients with active diabetic foot ulceration, Charcot, gangrene and surgical wounds offering both an inpatient and outpatient service.
• The inpatient service for active diabetes foot ulceration is limited to initial assessment where the team should facilitate an appropriate review with foot team in the Imperial Foot Unit or on‑going delivery of an agreed MDT foot team care plan.
• Provides a standard podiatry service to in‑patient areas including healthcare professional education and supports other multi‑disciplinary services in the trust as agreed with the Lead Consultant Imperial Diabetes Foot service and Business Manager.
• Audit is an integral element of any successful services and as a member of the Diabetic Foot Team you will be expected to regularly participate in clinical audit, and present the findings.

Benefits and Working Life

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.