Musculoskeletal Lead, Advanced Specialist Podiatrist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a qualified Advanced Specialist Podiatrist to lead the Diabetes Foot Protection Service. The role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions and diabetes. Candidates should have strong assessment and communication skills, and a passion for patient care. This position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to training and development

High Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have experience in musculoskeletal conditions and diabetes foot care.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Experience delivering comprehensive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Diabetes Foot Protection Service.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to patients at moderate and high risk.
• Work within local care pathways and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Musculoskeletal expertise

Diabetes care knowledge

Assessment and diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Podiatrist

Job description

Band 7 Musculoskeletal Lead, Advanced Specialist Podiatrist – Diabetes Foot Protection Service

An exciting opportunity is now available for a qualified podiatrist with musculoskeletal (MSK) expertise and an interest in diabetes to become a clinical lead in a Podiatry team at NELFT.

We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about the care they give to patients and who wants to make a real difference in diabetic foot care.

At NELFT, we have secured significant and long‑term transformation funding and are undertaking an ambitious and exciting programme of co‑design with our partners in the Integrated Care Board (ICB), primary care networks (PCN) and secondary care. Our aim is to improve and enhance our service delivery to meet the challenges that face our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration. We want to improve patient outcomes to help our residents reduce the risk of developing active limb‑threatening or life‑threatening diabetic foot problems.

In return, we can offer you access to dedicated and personalised training and development in your chosen speciality, flexible working with our blended approach to new ways of working, including rotational opportunities and an unmissable chance to be part of something great that will shape the delivery of these services for years to come.

The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) and will be responsible for providing evidence‑based comprehensive assessment, review and treatment and support the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high risk. They will take lead responsibility for delivering high quality, timely, accessible and evidence‑based services for patients requiring MSK clinical intervention.

The post holder will work within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice and professional standards, specifically embedding Clinical quality guidelines.

Experienced podiatrists will provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings. The post holder will complement the service by using their first‑class assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and their clinical expertise to implement treatment plans.

Our Values 2025 – 2030

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Higher Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941).

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Use of AI

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This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025.