Advanced Clinical Podiatrist and Musculoskeletal Lead

Lewishamandgreenwich; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Podiatrist and Musculoskeletal Lead to oversee MSK services in London. The role requires strong leadership and expertise to enhance patient care, manage resources, and implement best practices. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Flexible working considered

Access to internal and external support for development

Qualifications

• Senior experienced podiatrist with proven leadership skills.
• Responsible for advanced biomechanical care and treatments.
• Proficient in communication across professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the biomechanics, MSK, and physical therapies services.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat complex lower limb MSK conditions.
• Provide specialist advice and drive service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Biomechanical Assessment

Complex MSK Conditions

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Advanced Clinical Podiatrist and Musculoskeletal Lead

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Advert Band 7 Advanced Clinical Podiatrist and Musculoskeletal Lead

Full Time, flexible working considered

An opportunity has arisen for a senior experienced podiatrist with proven leadership skills, to join our team at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. We are looking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Podiatrist and Musculoskeletal Lead to be responsible for the management and organisation of the biomechanics / Musculoskeletal (MSK) services In Lewisham Foot Health services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the biomechanics, musculoskeletal (MSK) and physical therapies service within Lewisham Foot Health. You will assess, diagnose and treat complex lower limb MSK conditions, providing advanced biomechanical care and specialist advice to the wider Community Podiatry Team, including input into acute and preventative wound care.

You will also act as team leader and line manager for Band 5 and 6 staff, offering support, supervision and professional guidance. In addition, you will drive service improvements in line with best practice and clinical governance and ensure resources, including the £10,000 insole budget, are managed efficiently and effectively.

The Podiatry team at LGT is friendly, supportive and motivated to deliver expert patient care across a broad range of specialties. We welcome applications from Podiatrists who are passionate about their profession, and able to communicate effectively across professional boundaries and in different care settings. Excellent leadership skills, drive and an innovative approach will be key attributes for the successful candidate.

Interview date will be 18th July 2025

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream
  
  

We place a strong emphasis on the development of staff and their teams with good access to internal and external support for ongoing development.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Preetpal Sooch Job title: Head of Podiatry & Orthotics Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0203 049 1870

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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