Specialist Podiatrist – Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.