Specialist Podiatrist - Diabetes

Job overview

The Hospital Diabetes Foot Team are looking for a Band 6 Podiatrist to work in the Diabetes Foot Clinic and after training, on the wards of Poole Hospital, as well as Community Clinics and patient homes.

This is a 12 month fixed term position based across the UHD Hospital sites and within the Dorset community to cover maternity leave  (22.5 hrs per week) until 4 January 2026.

This is a unique opportunity, offering a split role between our Hospital Diabetes Foot service and Community High Risk Podiatry services.  This post requires a podiatrist who can demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the management of diabetes foot pathology, as well as providing high quality foot care to patients within a community setting.
You will be expected to work flexibly and to travel to different clinics and patient homes across the Trust's geographical area. 

You will develop your abilities to manage complex diabetes foot disease within a multi-disciplinary environment as well as in community settings. The Team prides itself on developing different ways of working and being at the cutting edge of diabetes foot disease management, but new ideas for service improvement are actively encouraged. 

Please contact Vicky Bishop, NMP Podiatrist and Podiatry Team Lead – Diabetes) on email [email protected] or 07810 091985 for more information.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

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The post holder will be responsible for:

• The assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation of high-risk podiatric care, including ulcer management, for patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
• Assisting in the provision of a specialist multi-disciplinary hospital based diabetes foot clinic. Providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service.
• Assisting in the provision of a specialist multi-disciplinary ward based diabetes foot service.  Providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service.
• Providing education and health promotion to meet the complex needs of diabetes foot conditions to patients and other health professionals.
• Providing a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people’s safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Providing specialist advice to other health professionals regarding the management and care of patients.
• Providing supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.