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Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Podiatrist specialising in the High-Risk Foot and Diabetes to join our dedicated Podiatry team. This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner with a passion for delivering high-quality care to patients with complex foot pathology.
The post holder will support the Lead Diabetes Podiatrist in the coordination, development and clinical leadership of services related to the management of patients with high-risk foot complications. They will play a key role in ensuring that service delivery meets national and local standards, quality indicators and performance objectives.
As a specialist clinician, you will demonstrate expert knowledge in the assessment, treatment and management of complex diabetic foot disease and other high-risk foot conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reducing the risk of ulceration, infection and amputation.
Main duties of the job
Support the Lead Diabetes Podiatrist in the clinical leadership and coordination of the High-Risk Foot Service.Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex diabetic and high-risk foot conditions.Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in line with national and local clinical guidelines.Participate in multidisciplinary team working, contributing specialist advice to colleagues across healthcare settings.Monitor service performance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Support the development of care pathways and service innovation.Deliver education and training to podiatrists, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), General Practitioners and other health and social care professionals.Act as a clinical role model, promoting excellence in patient-centred care and professional practice.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical audit, governance and research activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Ability to work within a range of clinical settings / environments and provide consistently high standards of care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current objectives within the field of Podiatry (including surgical management), focusing on national and local strategy, policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting clients living with complex physical and emotional disabilities and of operating and delivering care in the context of an ethnically diverse population
Desirable
- Understanding of budgetary and financial considerations within the service.
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in assessing and treating the high risk foot
- Significant post-registration experience in high-risk foot and diabetic foot management.
- Specialist knowledge and skills in wound care, diabetic foot management and high-risk foot care.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Ability to lead, teach and mentor colleagues effectively.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner that patients, carers and other staff can understand, including imparting often difficult clinical and non-clinical news.
- Demonstrable team leadership skills: ability to supervise and motivate staff
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Podiatry
- HCPC Registration
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This advert is for Extended Scope Podiatrist of the High Risk Foot with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in St Leonards. It is listed as a Band 7 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 p.a. incl.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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