2026 Facilitators

Clinical Lead Podiatrist
Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust

James Linsley, BSc (Hons), MSc, Independent Prescriber, is a Clinical Lead Podiatrist specialising in the management of the high-risk foot and lower limb wounds. He holds a Master's degree in Podiatry and works within a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced care for patients with complex foot pathology and chronic lower limb conditions, including diabetic foot disease, chronic venous insufficiency, and leg ulceration. Alongside his clinical role, James is actively involved in research and service development and regularly delivers lectures and guest teaching sessions at universities. His interests include clinical governance, wound care innovation, and improving outcomes for patients with high-risk feet and chronic wounds.


Facilitating the Infection zone

Lead Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Experienced health care professional with nearly 30years experience, the last 14years operating as a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse. In 2019 he became the clinical lead for the service at UHDB.

Demonstrated passion for education, development and clinical excellence. Who in 2022 co-authored a Cochrane review looking at best practice in the wound management of pilonidal sinus disease and presented a management pathway for the disease at Wounds UK that same year.

He has also delivered presentations at Wound Care Today, the Annual Society of Tissue Viability Conference and Benecare's Annual Conference.


Facilitating the Pressure Care zone