Specialist Podiatrist - Diabetes

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced podiatrist to join their multidisciplinary diabetic foot team. This role involves providing clinical leadership, supervising junior staff, and participating in ongoing research projects. Ideal candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in advanced wound care techniques. The Trust offers flexible working hours, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dedicated team that sees a high volume of patients with complex needs and contributes to innovative care practices.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible working hours

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a podiatrist is required.
• Experience in managing clinical staff and providing education.
• Capable of advanced wound care and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the diabetic foot team.
• Supervise junior staff and students in outpatient settings.
• Lead clinical research and audits in the department.

Skills

Advanced wound care

Clinical leadership

Research involvement

Team management

Education

HCPC registration as a podiatrist

Relevant degree in podiatry

Tools

Microbiology and laboratory investigation interpretation

Various podiatry clinical tools

Job description

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.

However, being based in one of the UK’s leading research hospitals the role of a podiatrist can become so much more. We are actively involved in several large multicentre research projects and publish widely on many aspects of diabetic foot disease. This would give the successful applicant the opportunity to participate in the ongoing research and contribute to the department’s ongoing research strategy.

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 department’s PGDs and policies on the administration of intramuscular 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.

Interview date: 22nd January 2026

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Murchison Job title: Podiatrist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 288522