Podiatrist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual for a Band 5 Podiatrist role, responsible for providing high-quality podiatric care to a diverse range of patients. The role involves clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in a supportive team environment. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership, empathy, and problem-solving abilities. This position promises opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills.
• Strong ability to educate patients and inspire colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and develop within Band 5 role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to diverse podiatry patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patient needs.
• Liaise and collaborate with a team of Podiatrists.
• Create and implement tailored treatment and care plans.
• Adopt a problem-solving approach engaging patients in their treatment.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Patient education

Job description

Central London Community Health NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Brent Adult and Children’s Community services.

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working with the changing landscape of the NHS and a greater emphasis on population health. All being delivered with the support and leadership of a forward‑thinking Senior Management Team.

You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing day‑to‑day leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to educate patients and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 5 role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well‑established division that has good relationships with the emerging Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, Local Authority and Local acute Trust.

If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!

Responsibilities

• To provide high‑quality care to a diverse range of podiatry patients in a wide variety of settings.
• To assess diagnose, treat, plan, and manage the podiatric (lower limb and foot care) needs of the local and transient populations in a wide variety of settings, in order to maintain patient mobility and independence.
• To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other care providers to ensure seamless care delivery for all patients and where appropriate to liaise with and refer and work under direction of Band 6.
• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools; to adopt a problem‑solving approach to patient care, ensuring that all clients treated have an agreed treatment plan.
• To create and implement tailored treatment and care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimens for a range of patient groups including those in the “at risk” categories, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies.
• To adopt a problem‑solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self‑care.
• This includes patients with the following conditions (this list is not exhaustive):
  • Chronic disease (e.g., Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  • Neurological and vascular disorders (Parkinson’s disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease)
  • HIV
  • Polypharmacy
  • Wound management
  • Maintenance of tissue viability
  • Terminal illness
  • Mental health
  • Learning difficulties
  • Musculoskeletal trauma and injury

The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate clinical rotation(s) and will be supported by supervision and mentoring sessions.

The post holder will, with their manager identify their knowledge and skills and will be encouraged to work towards the skills and knowledge level of a Specialist Podiatrist.

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025