Clinical Lead Podiatrist
The closing date is 25 June 2026
To be part of LWNH Podiatry service which comprises a highly motivated team working where members are able to work autonomously and independently, providing and promoting excellent standards of high risk foot care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
To work closely with the Acute Therapy Service Lead in providing effective leadership across the service and taking forward a number of priorities/projects.
To line‑manage both clinical and non‑clinical staff within the Podiatry service.
The post holder will provide specialist foot care for patients with diabetes/vascular conditions who have complex, high‑risk foot problems, including acute and chronic foot wounds, neuropathic and vascular complications. The post requires accepting emergency referrals from GPs, community podiatrists and other health professionals and will provide responsive specialist care.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of education and up‑skilling of clinical staff working across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Line manage podiatry staff (including clerical and administrative) within the local team, ensuring supervision, appraisal systems and professional development plans are in place for all team members.
- Operationally manage the team's contribution to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working as appropriate.
- Coordinate local team objectives and projects and develop the team service plan in conjunction with the Podiatry Operational Lead and Acute Therapies Service Leads.
- Have lead responsibility for developing projects within the team, defining parameters and evaluating and reporting on progress.
- Autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions using appropriate up‑to‑date diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
- Facilitate the implementation of NICE, national policies and evidence‑based care.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of patients referred to the service, working a minimum of 75‑80% of the time in the clinical environment.
- Create and implement treatment and specialised care plans primarily for patients with Diabetes and associated complications such as Chronic Neuropathy, Biomechanical compromise, Vascular Disease, Wound Management/Tissue Viability and other chronic diseases (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis).
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
Key hospitals include Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark's Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital.
We are a university teaching NHS trust committed to training clinicians of the future and bringing research benefits to the public.
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
- HPC registered Podiatrist
- Extensive experience working in Tier 4 clinical area and managerial level managing people and/or resources
- Evidence of personal development/short courses/service development
- Non‑medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and seek supervision when appropriate
- Team working, proactive and flexible approach
- Ability to delegate, effectively supervise and manage others under pressure
- Experience in ordering and managing stock levels
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
- Evidence of team and MDT working in previous roles
- Car driver and ability to work cross‑site regularly, occasionally on the same day
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Location
Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
337‑NP‑9691SM
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital
