Podiatrist

Transformation Unit; Hounslow, Brentford; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Podiatrist to join our podiatry service. You will deliver high‑quality podiatric care, with emphasis on diabetes foot protection, across community and secondary care settings.

Applicants should have at least two years NHS experience, HCPC registration and a full driving licence. The role offers development opportunities, supervision of junior staff and a chance to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Podiatry Diploma/Degree and HCPC registration are required.
• Full driving licence and car access are required.
• Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide high‑quality podiatric care for at‑risk patients.
• Contribute to supervision of learners and staff.
• Develop care plans and promote self‑management.
• Travel to housebound patients as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Organisational skills

Infection control

Diabetes foot care knowledge

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

HCPC registration

Qualified driver with full clean driving licence

Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer West London NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Heart of Hounslow Health Centre Town Hounslow Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/11/2026

Podiatrist

Band 6

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated podiatrist, who is passionate about their profession and enjoys making a difference to people’s lives.

You should have at least two years' NHS experience and be confident in all aspects of podiatry care. However, wewould consider starting a less experienced candidate at Band 5 into a developmental role, supported by a preceptorship programme.

You will be expected to contribute to the development of less experienced podiatrists, apprentices and students via clinical supervision and feedback.

You will provide high-quality podiatric care, for people at risk of developing serious foot health complications. There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection as the population we serve has a very high incidence of diabetes. Our remit is to prevent unplanned foot-related hospital admissions and avoid amputations.

You will have the opportunity to join our nail surgery rota,to gain experience in MSK podiatry clinics, which include ultrasound diagnostics, steroid injections and ESWT and in working in a secondary care diabetic foot clinic MDT.

You will benefit from our close working relationships with other community health teams, including our GP colleagues. You will also enjoy a direct pathway into the Diabetic Foot Clinic and Podiatric Surgery team atWest Middlesex University Hospital.

You will play an important role in enabling people to stay healthy and active and in preventing them from spending unnecessary time in hospital.

Main duties of the job

In our vibrant and multi-cultural community, you will work from well-equipped clinic sites delivering care close to home. You will assess, diagnose, and provide high-quality podiatric care to people with complex foot health needs and lower limbs that are at risk. There is emphasis on diabetes foot protection due to the high incidence of diabetes in the population we serve.

You will be responsible for agreeing care plans with patients that support self‑management and optimise foot health, in line with service priorities

You will be required to visit housebound patients in their own homes, so ideally you must be able to drive and have access to a car to support their needs.

You will work autonomously and alongside others, so you need to be flexible and well organised and great at teamworking and problem solving.

You will also need excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with our diverse patient population and with various other health care teams and stakeholders.

For more information on this role please see the attached candidate pack. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
• Registration with HCPC
• Qualified driver with a full clean driving licence
• Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry

Experience

• Experience of working in both a team and in isolation.
• Experience of managing a caseload of "at risk" Diabetic foot patients
• At least 2 years' experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of Supervision of others (students, support staff)
• Experience of SystmOne patient record system

Skills and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping
• Good organisational skills, to manage own caseload and the day‑to‑day running of the clinics in which you work.
• Good clinical podiatry skills and understanding of infection control.
• Car driver with access to transport with appropriate business insurance to travel throughout the Trust, to meet needs of housebound patients
• Basic IT skills with Microsoft applications and virtual consultation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to change

Knowledge

• Awareness of clinical governance.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Incident reporting
• A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care.

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.