At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team improving diabetes care across North West London.
- Company: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, serving a diverse population.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work across multiple hospitals with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Podiatry degree and experience with high-risk diabetes cases required.
The predicted salary is between 55524 - 62652 £ per year.
We are looking for a dynamic, industrious and flexible individual to join a progressive and forward-thinking team that shares a great passion and vision in improving care for patients with diabetes across North West London. The successful applicant will be linked with the North West London Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Team (MDFT), which was established as part of the NW London Transformation programme for the Diabetic Foot. The MDFT is part of the NW London Diabetes Foot Network, which brings together multidisciplinary foot teams across NW London to share learning and promote best practice in the management of the diabetic foot.
You will be part of a team that provides inpatient and outpatient podiatry care, training and education across our acute sites. The role will include excellent opportunities to work autonomously as well as across teams and disciplines to provide a high impact input into the outcomes of the Diabetic Foot Programme in this sector, as well as contributing to building new service pathways post COVID-19. The post-holder will work peripatetically across Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital. Current Band 6 Podiatrists may be considered for a Developmental Band 7 role within this team if shortlisted and successful at interview.
Main duties of the job:
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
- Education and Qualifications
- Essential: Podiatry Degree, Registered with the HCPC, Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a High-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute setting.
- Desirable: Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications, Independent Prescriber status.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Essential: In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management, Previous experience working in an acute site.
- Desirable: Car driver/Access to the use of a vehicle.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
