Specialist Podiatrist: Diabetic Foot & Wound Care

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing services

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to diagnose, treat, and manage complex foot and lower-limb cases for high-risk groups, including diabetes and vascular disease. The role requires autonomous work within a multidisciplinary team across primary care and residential settings.

The post emphasises high-quality clinical records, evidence-based practice, and delivery of patient education with self-management support.

Qualifications

• Podiatry Diploma/Degree and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience delivering podiatry care to high-risk patients is desirable.
• Postgraduate diabetes foot care qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose, plan and deliver podiatric care.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation in governance standards.
• Manage a defined population across community, domiciliary and hospital settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Podiatry skills

Infection control

Virtual consultation

Time management

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

Registration with HCPC

Full clean driving licence

Postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes

IRMER Compliance certificate

Job description

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to diagnose, treat, and manage complex foot and lower-limb cases for high-risk groups, including diabetes and vascular disease. The role requires autonomous work within a multidisciplinary team across primary care and residential settings.

The post emphasises high-quality clinical records, evidence-based practice, and delivery of patient education with self-management support.