Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Specialist Wound Care Podiatrist to join our team at our Hampstead site.
In this role, you will provide specialist assessment and management of complex foot wounds, including those associated with diabetes, vascular disease, and infection.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including vascular, diabetes, and infectious diseases services, contributing to integrated patient care and improved clinical outcomes.
You will also support the development of clinical practice within the podiatry team, providing guidance, education, and mentorship to junior staff and students.
Participation in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives will be an important part of the role.
The successful candidate will demonstrate our Trust values and meet the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
You should have significant experience in wound care management, strong clinical decision-making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A commitment to innovation and continuous professional development is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical responsibilities
- Responsibility for patients
- Responsibility for policy and service development
- Responsibility for financial and physical resources
- Responsibility for leading and managing
- Responsibility for information resources
- Responsibility for research and development
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
- Education and Professional Qualifications:
+ Essential: BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior to 1992) Health Professions Council (HPC) registration, Certificate in local anaesthesia, Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development. + Desirable: Evidence of study or intention to study to masters level qualification, Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Experience:
+ Essential: Experience of working at a band 6 level or above in an acute hospital setting with a high risk caseload, Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working, Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease/pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot and neurovascular tests, Experience of acute and chronic at risk wound care management, Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards and clinical audit, Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace, Understanding of role of podiatry within current evolving health environment, Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education, Actively involved in teaching to the multidisciplinary team. + Desirable: Evidence of presentation of own research/project work.
- Skills and aptitudes:
+ Essential: Core skills in Podiatry, knowledge of acute foot conditions and wound management, Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments, Knowledge of recent developments in the profession, Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes guidelines and NSF in diabetes, Positive attitude to change, Excellent time management and organisational skills, Ability to work within Trust policies, including clinical governance, data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety, to meet the differing needs of the patient, To manage stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional at all times, Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern, Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role, To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence, Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing. + Desirable: Good presentation skills.
- Personal Attributes:
+ Essential: Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate, Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.
Benefits
- Flexible hours and generous benefits
- Next level training
Job details
- Date posted: 27 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 391-RFL-8384479