Podiatry Diabetes and Vascular Clinical Pathway Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Podiatry Diabetes and Vascular Pathway Lead to join our community-based team. At Sirona care & health, we're proud to be the sole NHS provider of podiatry services across the region -- and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Why join Sirona care & health?

You'll be part of one of the largest community services in the country, leading the way with cutting-edge technology and innovation. Using tools such as the Minuteful Wound app, applying AI to detect deteriorating wounds, enabling proactive care planning and improved outcomes.

In this role, you will shape and influence our diabetes and vascular podiatry pathways, driving service development and improving the quality of care for our patients. You will also have opportunities to work across multiple sites in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, collaborating closely with colleagues in secondary care, primary care and social care.

Join a committed and supportive team that values autonomy, teamwork and excellence in care delivery--where your expertise genuinely makes a difference.

What we offer

• Up to £8,000 relocation package (T&Cs apply)
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A culture of inclusion, respect and continuous improvement

Main duties of the job

In this Diabetes and Vascular lead role, you will:

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with complex podiatric needs
• Work autonomously and as part of a wider MDT across a range of community settings
• Support the continuous improvement of clinical pathways within:
• High-risk foot care (diabetes and vascular)
• Complex Wound Care
• Act as a source of expert advice and clinical leadership across the podiatry team
• Supervise and mentor podiatry staff, apprentices, students, and other AHP and Nursing colleagues
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with system partners to ensure equitable, effective care across BNSSG

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

083-7980340-HO

Job locations

Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications and employment within your supporting statement that is not reflected in your application form this information may be discounted.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications and employment within your supporting statement that is not reflected in your application form this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Post graduate training at Masters level or equivalent in diabetes/vascular or wound care
• Can demonstrate working towards Master/Level 7
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake qualification
• Completion of relevant leadership and/or management training course

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience in diabetes foot care and vascular foot care
• Evidence of decision making regarding complex patient pathways
• Highly developed skills in communication
• Evidence of teaching, supervising and mentoring a broad range of clinicians
• Critical understanding of personal scope of practice
• Experience in dealing with complaints, clinical incidents and risk assessments.
• Clinically competent to assess and manage foot conditions involving highly complex patients including diabetes and vascular

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating change
• Experience in operational service management

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Post graduate training at Masters level or equivalent in diabetes/vascular or wound care
• Can demonstrate working towards Master/Level 7
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake qualification
• Completion of relevant leadership and/or management training course

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience in diabetes foot care and vascular foot care
• Evidence of decision making regarding complex patient pathways
• Highly developed skills in communication
• Evidence of teaching, supervising and mentoring a broad range of clinicians
• Critical understanding of personal scope of practice
• Experience in dealing with complaints, clinical incidents and risk assessments.
• Clinically competent to assess and manage foot conditions involving highly complex patients including diabetes and vascular

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating change
• Experience in operational service management

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications and employment within your supporting statement that is not reflected in your application form this information may be discounted.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Post graduate training at Masters level or equivalent in diabetes/vascular or wound care
• Can demonstrate working towards Master/Level 7
• Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake qualification
• Completion of relevant leadership and/or management training course

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience in diabetes foot care and vascular foot care
• Evidence of decision making regarding complex patient pathways
• Highly developed skills in communication
• Evidence of teaching, supervising and mentoring a broad range of clinicians
• Critical understanding of personal scope of practice
• Experience in dealing with complaints, clinical incidents and risk assessments.
• Clinically competent to assess and manage foot conditions involving highly complex patients including diabetes and vascular

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating change
• Experience in operational service management