Principal Podiatrist – Diabetic Foot Ulcer Service Lead & Co-ordinator
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Principal Podiatrist – Diabetic Foot Ulcer Service Lead & Co-ordinator
The closing date is 11 November 2026
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.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT10026-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP28BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role, responsibilities and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role, responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist.
- MSc level qualification in a relevant subject.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Evidence of maintaining specialist clinical competencies in diabetic foot management and high-risk podiatry
Desirable
- Teaching or education qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to diabetes, wound care or lower limb preservation.
Essential and desirable
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist.
- MSc level qualification in a relevant subject.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Evidence of maintaining specialist clinical competencies in diabetic foot management and high-risk podiatry
Desirable
- Teaching or education qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to diabetes, wound care or lower limb preservation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP28BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP28BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Podiatrist
Lorraine Batin
01722336262
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT10026-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP28BJ
United Kingdom
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