Specialist Podiatrist – Diabetes and Endocrinology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to join their Diabetes Foot Team on a fixed term for one year. The role involves providing specialized care for patients with diabetic foot conditions, conducting assessments, and participating in audits. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Benefits include flexible working and career advancement.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with experience in diabetes foot complications.
• Willingness to develop clinical skills in diabetes podiatry.
• Participation in clinical audits as part of the Diabetic Foot Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist services for diabetic foot conditions.
• Conduct initial assessments for inpatient diabetes foot ulceration.
• Contribute to clinical audits and presentations.

Skills

Advanced wound care techniques

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Clinical record accuracy

Education

Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK)

Evidence of CPD

MSc in Diabetes-related studies

Job description

Specialist Podiatrist – Diabetes and Endocrinology

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 providing 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 hemodialysis 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 are 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

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. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK)
• Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty
• Diabetes related further study at MSc level

Experience

• Experience of advanced wound care techniques and pressure relieving devices
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Experience

• Experience of advanced wound care techniques and pressure relieving devices
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

• Ability to carry out management/treatment programmes using clinical reasoning, problem solving, sound judgement and wide knowledge of treatment options
• Ability to complete clear, accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date clinical records in line with legal/departmental requirements
• Experience of advanced wound care techniques and pressure relieving devices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.