Specialist Podiatrist – Diabetes

Job summary

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 30/11/26

We would like to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary diabetic foot team based at the Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust. There is the possibility of there being more hours available on fixed term basis and this can be discussed at interview.

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary diabetic foot team which is one of the largest in the East of England and we see over 700 new patients and 6500 follow-ups per year, all of whom have complex foot disease.

What we can offer:

You will join a team of seven podiatrists. We can offer real variety in different sub-specialty working alongside consultants’ colleagues in diabetes, microbiology, renal, vascular, plastics, and orthopaedic surgery in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

To support the Principal Podiatrist in the daily operational and financial management of the team You will provide clinical leadership within the specialty including educational, professional and managerial guidance. You will be responsible for the daily clinical supervision of junior team members, podiatrist on rotation or students in outpatients, and other support staff within the team both administrative and clinical.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the diabetic foot service providing specialist outpatient and inpatient podiatry services to patients with acute diabetic foot complications in a busy clinical environment. You work as part of the team in dedicated medical, renal and surgical clinics and ward rounds.

You will undertake advanced wound care, casting and pressure assessment techniques.

You will be required to order, interpret and advise on the results of microbiology, radiology and laboratory investigations. You will utilise the departments PGDs and policies on the administration of intra-muscular antibiotics.

You will help lead clinical research and audit being carried out within the department. The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is a teaching Hospital; therefore, you will be actively involved in the development and delivery of education material.

Part time: 28 hours per week

Interview date: 10th August 2026

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualifications (Diabetes related further study at MSc level or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience as a community podiatrist. Candidates offering less experience but meeting all other criteria will be considered on their merit
• Contributing to clinical education/development of less experienced staff, students and/or assistants

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and to make a clinical diagnosis based on presenting signs and symptoms
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for services including experience of quality issues and audit. Including NICE guidance

Attitude & Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Closing Date: 2 August 2026