Job summary

The Principal Podiatrist - Diabetic Foot Ulcer Service Lead and Co-ordinator provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Specialist Diabetes Podiatry Service. The role is responsible for the management of high-risk diabetic foot patients, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care, compliance with national standards, service development, clinical governance, workforce development, and multidisciplinary working to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of ulceration, hospital admission, and amputation

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical leadership for the Specialist Diabetes Podiatry Service. Deliver and oversee care for patients with complex diabetic foot disease and those at risk of ulceration, infection and amputation. Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and compliance with national standards. Manage and develop the podiatry workforce through supervision, education and competency development. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary diabetes team to improve patient outcomes and service performance.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.