Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist
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Podiatrist – High Risk Diabetic Foot Care (Community & Hospital)
Job Overview
Are you a qualified clinician passionate about specialist foot care, particularly for patients with diabetic foot complications or those considered "at risk"? Join the Hillingdon Podiatry team—the borough’s leading provider for the Multidisciplinary Foot Team at Hillingdon Hospital—where you’ll make a difference by preventing amputations and reducing hospital admissions related to foot issues.
This critical role involves working autonomously and collaboratively across community clinics (Eastcote, Heston, Uxbridge Health Centres) and secondary care to deliver high-risk podiatric care. You’ll support GP referrals, fast-track vascular emergencies, and work with diabetes consultants, surgeons, and other specialities to protect the at-risk foot.
Ideal candidates will be highly organised, ** dissolve updated with best practice**, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Specialist Role
- Provide comprehensive high-risk podiatric care for complex diabetic foot cases, including:
- Acute/chronic foot wounds in neuropathic, vascular, and immunocompromised patients
- Active osteomyelitis, Charcot arthropathy, and neuropathic ulcers
- Pre- and post-operative wound management following amputations
- Perform advanced debridement (neuropathic, ischaemic, chronic wounds) with precise hand-eye coordination
- Manage biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, and orthotic provision for musculoskeletal (MSK) and biomechanical complications
- Deliver detailed clinical reasoning in assessing, diagnosing, and treating high-risk foot ailments
- Develop and implement personalised care plans to prevent further complications
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Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Work alongside diabetologists, vascular surgeons, orthopaedic specialists, microbiologists, radiologists, orthotists, and plastering teams
- Coordinate hospital-community care referrals to ensure seamless continuum of care
- Offer rapid emergency responses to GP referrals and unsafe foot presentations
- Strengthen cross-team communication to optimise patient outcomes
Education & Outreach
- Educate healthcare professionals and patients on diabetes foot management, risk reduction, and self-care
- Lead workforce development through training and mentoring
Operational Components
- Manage unpredictable acute wound care schedules, including weekend and emergency duties
- Undertake domiciliary visits to patients’ homes within Hillingdon
- Perform nail surgery as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
✅ Essential
- Diploma/BSc (Hons) Podiatry
- Certificate for Local Anaesthesia
- HCPC Registered Member
- RCOP Diabetic Foot Module (or equivalent)
🔹 Desirable
- IRMER (Radiation Protection) certification
- Masters/MSc in Clinical Practice (Podiatry)
- Specialised wound care certification
- Independent Prescriber status
Experience
✅ Essential
- Substantial postgraduate NHS experience specifically in high-risk diabetic foot podiatry
- Proven expertise in complex wound care for diabetic patients
- Experience educating multidisciplinary teams (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals)
- Background in working across primary and secondary care
🔹 Desirable
- Experience delivering patient-specific education programmes
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Skills & Knowledge
✅ Essential
- In-depth knowledge of diabetic complications in foot care, including neuropathy, vascular disease, and Charcot risks
- Expertise in wound management (advanced dressings, debridement, infection control)
- Biomechanical competency to assess and manage pressure-offloading, gait abnormalities, and foot deformities
- Sound understanding of national/regional diabetes foot policies and best practice guidelines
- Audit/R&D involvement and adherence to Evidenced-Based Medicine
🔹 Key Abilities
- Exceptional communication, IT, negotiation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritise workload flexibly in fast-paced environments
- Diverse population awareness to ensure inclusive, culturally sensitive care
About Working at CNWL
Our Commitment
At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), we drive exceptional patient-centred care—whether in hospitals, communities, or homes. Our goal? To hire outstanding clinicians who are passionate, adaptive, and committed to innovation.
Career Growth
CNWL invests in its staff, offering:
- Leadership opportunities for ambitious professionals
- Mentorship, training, and professional development
- A culture of support that values diversity and shared purpose
NHS Health & Safety
We strongly encourage staff vaccination (including COVID-19) to protect patients, colleagues, and yourself in healthcare settings.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to expand your expertise in high-risk foot care, contribute to at-risk foot prevention, and work with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Join Hillingdon Podiatry today.
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