Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist

Bromley Healthcare; Bromley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist to provide high-risk wound care and diabetic foot services across the Bromley area. The role offers flexible working, potential MSK and nail surgery rotations, and joins a supportive team committed to patient-centred care and professional development.

HCPC registration and ongoing CPD are essential. Applicants should be able to travel across the locality and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC is essential.
• Postgraduate experience in high-risk wound care.
• Experience in biomechanics, orthoses and MSK concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wound care and diabetic foot management.
• Develop MSK podiatry knowledge and participate in minor surgery clinics.
• Coordinate with nursing and other departments; travel across locality.

Skills

Wound care

Diabetic foot care

Minor surgical procedures

Biomechanics

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

Tools

Doppler ultrasound

Neurothesometer

Gait analysis systems

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 - Community Specialist Podiatrist

£45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Full or part time roles available, flexible working considered.

We are looking for an experienced podiatrist to join our supportive and friendly team to provide high-risk / wound care to patients across the borough of Bromley. There will also be opportunities for MSK and nail surgery rotations.

The prospective candidate must have wound care experience, be motivated, flexible, and able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will have a community-focused clinical caseload with a responsibility to provide foot healthcare and advice to patients with "at risk" feet. As a community foot protection team, we coordinate with King's College and Princess Royal Hospital diabetic foot services for shared care of patients.

Bromley Healthcare is proud to be able to provide great training opportunities for it's staff .

Interviews expected to be held mid November 2026.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for HCPC Registered Podiatrists with post graduate experience with a high degree of motivation and clinical skills, you will need a flexible approach to service provision with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually. The successful candidate will be required to have excellent diagnostic and clinical skills to deliver a range of podiatry treatments including wound care, at risk and biomechanical interventions for patients in Bromley.Although predominantly based in a clinical setting, the role is across the Bromley Healthcare area with a small domiciliary caseload. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.The post holder will be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate Bromley Healthcare values in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value healthcare promotion through patient empowerment and education, therefore we require podiatrists who have excellent communication and assessment skills.

We encourage team members to take part in various CPD activities including clinical supervision, in-house training during department meetings in addition to external training sessions.

Registration with the Health professions council is essential.

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

We also offer advance schemes, including an annual advance scheme to cover season tickets, travel expenses, and a salary advance via Wagestream to help provide further financial support to staff.

Bromley healthcare has recently redefined its values with a strong focus on the healthcare and well-being of both colleagues and patients. We have our own staff physio and access to an in-house counselling service, to name just a few of the initiatives set out to support our well-being. Our 'belonging' value focuses on building a community where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and colleagues feel psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

Job responsibilities

You will be a communicative team player, with experience in wound care and management of the diabetic foot. You will have opportunity to develop Musculoskeletal podiatry knowledge and put this into practice frequently. You will also be involved in minor surgery clinics.

You will be able to manage a caseload, and although predominantly clinical care will be needed, you will be able to organise visits to those who are unable to attend community clinics. You will be confident in treatment, and be aware of criteria for service. You will know your scope of practice, when to ask for help, and how to escalat concerns to MDFT.

You will be able to liaise with nursing staff to arrange visits, and form treatment plans for internal and external departments to follow.

You will support the service and colleagues in clinic, and when seeing patients at home.

Please see attached JD for further information

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registration with HCPC

Training

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience of treating a high-risk caseload including a wound care caseload and a willingness to undertake post graduate training and education in specialist area's of podiatry e.g diabetes
• Post graduate experience of full patient assessment (medical history, vascular, neuropathic etc) and formulating diagnosis & treatment plans.
• Post graduate experience in: - Minor surgical procedures. - Biomechanics including diagnosis, fabrication, prescription and evaluation of orthoses and formulating treatment plans, muscle balancing programmes

Desirable

• Local analgesia injection including calculating maximum safe doses and detecting contraindications to use.
• Post graduate experience of treating a high risk caseload including people with diabetic and ischaemic foot ulceration
• Involvement in Health Education
• Evidence of working within Specialist area's of Podiatry e.g. Podiatric Surgery, Diabetes, R.A etc.
• Training in clinical coaching

Skills

Essential

• Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach
• To demonstrate good organisational skills in managing own caseload with a proportion of high risk patients.
• Good verbal and written Communication skills in order to deal with people of all age groups in clinical situations and also other health care professionals
• Demonstrate ability to use specialist diagnostic & therapeutic equipment e.g., doppler ultrasound, neurosthesiometer, gait analysis systems
• Hand eye co-ordination, dexterity, manipulation, keyboard activity
• Full UK's Driver's Licence & Access to a car for work purposes.

Desirable

• MSK Knowledge
• Wound Care knowledge
• Evidence of contributing to audit and research /evaluation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Podiatry Diploma/ Degree
• Commitment to continuous development of clinical skills and professional knowledge.
• Awareness of current changes within the NHS.

Desirable

• Diabetic Foot Module
• Local Analgesia Administration Certificate
• IRMER certificate
• POMs certificate
• Evidence of CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge base

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).