Advanced Podiatrist
Company: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Job ID: C9833-1159-26
Closing date: 21 October 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Podiatrist to join Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 7 Podiatrist for 7.5 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This post will support the Leeds Neighbourhood Diabetes Pilot, an innovative programme designed to improve access to specialist diabetes care, reduce health inequalities and provide earlier intervention for people living with diabetes.

Working within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team, you will provide specialist podiatric assessment and management for adults with diabetes and multimorbidity across the Beeston, Middleton and Hunslet PCN footprint.

You will work autonomously, managing a complex caseload and delivering advanced diabetic foot care, including foot risk stratification, neurovascular assessment, wound management, offloading interventions, biomechanical assessment and escalation of patients through established diabetic foot pathways when required.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across primary, community and specialist services to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable complications and hospital admissions.

Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to MDT working, provide advice and guidance to colleagues, support service development and quality improvement, and contribute to education, supervision and audit activity.

Main duties of the job
The Leeds Community Healthcare Podiatry Service is a research-active service providing specialist interventions including high-risk foot care, diabetic foot protection, wound management, nail surgery, foot and ankle pain management, and biomechanics.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial post-registration podiatry experience.
• Has advanced specialist knowledge of diabetes, high-risk foot care and wound management.
• Is confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously.
• Has experience of mentoring, supervision or supporting colleagues.
• Is committed to service improvement and evidence-based practice.

The role requires travel across Leeds and the transportation of clinical equipment. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. This advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

About us
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: VPD7B62513
Job location: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS11 0DL

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Clinical Pathway Lead: Sally O'Connell

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