Inpatient Podiatrist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Job Purpose

To provide a specialist podiatry service for adult inpatients with diabetes and other high-risk foot conditions. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with complex lower limb pathology, contributing to the prevention of ulceration, infection and lower limb amputation.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert advice to medical, nursing and allied health professionals and supporting timely patient management to improve clinical outcomes, patient flow and reduced length of stay. The role will also support outpatient diabetes services, including the Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS) and Hot Foot Clinic, ensuring continuity of care across the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment of hospital inpatients with diabetic foot ulcers, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and other complex lower limb conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive vascular, neurological, biomechanical and wound assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex clinical needs.
• Perform conservative sharp wound debridement and other advanced podiatry interventions within scope of practice.
• Assess and manage patients requiring pressure relief and offloading using appropriate devices and techniques.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and contribute to discharge planning.
• Provide specialist podiatry advice to medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
• Provide timely assessment and management of patients referred from the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care with suspected diabetic foot disease, supporting admission avoidance where clinically appropriate.
• Prioritise inpatient referrals to ensure patients with diabetic foot disease are reviewed within recommended timeframes.
• Ensure timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans and outcomes.
• Support the delivery of the Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS) and Hot Foot Clinics by providing cross-cover during periods of increased demand, annual leave or sickness.
• Contribute to reducing outpatient waiting times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience within NHS podiatry or a comparable healthcare setting.
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake further training.

Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of diabetic foot pathology and current NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Competent IT skills, including electronic patient records.
• Experience of Emergency Department or Acute Medical Unit in-reach.
• Experience in clinical audit, service evaluation or quality improvement.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates a compassionate, caring and respectful approach to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Shows initiative, accountability and a commitment to continuous learning and service improvement.
• Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and values the contribution of others.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of diabetic foot pathology and current NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Closing Date: 1 September 2026