Podiatrist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join their supportive podiatry team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care, manage complex cases, and contribute to service development. This role offers excellent development opportunities with NHS pay and benefits, making a real impact in patient care.

Benefits

NHS pay and benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience with high-risk patients including those with diabetes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality evidence based podiatric care.
• Manage a complex caseload including high risk foot care.
• Participate in supervision and mentoring of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical governance awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc. Hons in Podiatry

Local Analgesia certificate

Diabetes foot module

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highlymotivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered podiatrist to join out dynamic andsupportive podiatry team at Your Healthcare CIC.

This band 6 post is ideal for a podiatrist to further develop their clinical skills and contribute to high quality podiatry service.

If successful, you will provide treatment and management to patients with complex medical and / or foot health needs. You will also be involved in service development and delivery directives including clinical governance and risk management.

There is also the opportunity to work in the organisation’s private practice. Your Podiatry offers a range of new treatment technologies including lunula laser treatment and swift therapy.

If this sounds like the job for you and you would like more information please contact Joanne Clark Podiatry lead on 02083997111 or email [e-mail]

Contract 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the role:

• To provide high quality evidence based podiatric care to patients with a variety of foot health needs
• Manage a complex caseload independently, including high risk foot care, wound management, biomechanical assessments and nail surgery
• Work collaboratively within the team and with other healthcare professionals
• Support service development and clinical audit
• Participate in supervision, training and mentoring of band 5 staff and students

What we are looking for

• Local Analgesia certificate
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience working with high risk patients, including those with diabetes
• Experience of NHS podiatry and domiciliary care
• Excellent communication and organisational skill
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• You will need to be a car driver and have access to a vehicle

For more information please see supporting job description and person specification

About us

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached under the supporting documents.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Interview date 03/11/2025

Person Specification

Other factors

• Current driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
• Willingness to ask for and take advice
• Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary
• Commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to high standard of care
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

• Previous experience of NHS podiatry, including domiciliary care provision
• Diabetic patient assessment
• Provision of high risk/ulcer treatments
• Biomechanics

Knowledge

• Ability to use decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals
• Appreciation of good record keeping and communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety
• Evidence of post graduate CPD
• Awareness of National Service Frameworks

Skills and abilities

• Highly developed physical skills, precision hand-eye coordination for prolonged periods
• Nail surgery, health promotion, and biomechanics skills
• Effective communication
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Positive attitude to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities

• Must have ability to travel independently as will be required to carry out domiciliary work and work from different locations
• Candidates should have responsible and caring attitude. Should be able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Confident and friendly
• Flexible
• Approachable
• Reliable
• Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to cope with challenges
• Good time keeping
• Smart appearance

Qualifications

• Bsc. Hons in podiatry Local Analgesia
• Evidence of CPD portfolio to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
• Diabetes foot module
• Previous experience of electronic health records

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.

£44,485 to £52,521 a year inclusive of 15% HCA, pro rata per annum