Podiatry Diabetes and Vascular Clinical Pathway Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Podiatry Diabetes and Vascular Pathway Lead to join our community-based team. At Sirona care & health, we’re proud to be the sole NHS provider of podiatry services across the region — and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional, person‑centred care.

Why join Sirona care & health? You’ll be part of one of the largest community services in the country, leading the way with cutting‑edge technology and innovation. Using tools such as the Minuteful Wound app, applying AI to detect deteriorating wounds, enabling proactive care planning and improved outcomes. In this role, you will shape and influence our diabetes and vascular podiatry pathways, driving service development and improving the quality of care for our patients. You will also have opportunities to work across multiple sites in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, collaborating closely with colleagues in secondary care, primary care and social care. Join a committed and supportive team that values autonomy, teamwork and excellence in care delivery—where your expertise genuinely makes a difference.

What we offer:

• Up to £8,000 relocation package (T&Cs apply)
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A culture of inclusion, respect and continuous improvement

Main duties of the job:

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with complex podiatric needs
• Work autonomously and as part of a wider MDT across a range of community settings
• Support the continuous improvement of clinical pathways within: High-risk foot care (diabetes and vascular), Complex Wound Care
• Act as a source of expert advice and clinical leadership across the podiatry team
• Supervise and mentor podiatry staff, apprentices, students, and other AHP and Nursing colleagues
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with system partners to ensure equitable, effective care across BNSSG

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Person specification:

Qualifications/Training:

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Post graduate training at Masters level or equivalent in diabetes/vascular or wound care
• Can demonstrate working towards Master/Level 7
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor
• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake qualification
• Completion of relevant leadership and/or management training course

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience in diabetes foot care and vascular foot care
• Evidence of decision making regarding complex patient pathways
• Highly developed skills in communication
• Evidence of teaching, supervising and mentoring a broad range of clinicians
• Critical understanding of personal scope of practice
• Experience in dealing with complaints, clinical incidents and risk assessments
• Clinically competent to assess and manage foot conditions involving highly complex patients including diabetes and vascular
• Experience in facilitating change
• Experience in operational service management

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.