Podiatrists - Diabetes Foot Protection Service

TN United Kingdom; Rainham; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care in diabetic foot protection. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive team, enhancing your skills while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values equality, diversity, and employee wellbeing. Take this opportunity to grow in your career while contributing to a vital service in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with HCPC registration required.
• Ability to perform diabetic assessments and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for diabetic foot care.
• Work within local care pathways and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Podiatry Skills

Diabetic Assessment

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Podiatrists - Diabetes Foot Protection Service, Rainham

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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video

Job overview

Band 5 Podiatrists

Diabetes Foot Protection Service

Are you a qualified podiatrist looking for an exciting new role?

We are recruiting podiatrists with an interest in Diabetic foot protection at various levels (from bands 5-7). We are looking for clinical staff who are passionate about the care they give to patients and who want 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) who has podiatry skills and will be responsible for providing evidence-based comprehensive assessment, review, and treatment, supporting the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high risk.

The post holder will be working within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice, and professional standards, and 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 assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills to develop care programs and implement treatment plans.

New graduates applying for band 5 roles will be supported and mentored to enable professional development within the diabetic and high-risk pathways.

Working for our organization

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

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, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. During induction, new starters will have opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts a payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organization, sponsorship may not be available for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to 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 these documents 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.

References

Please ensure references are from your most recent employer and include your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Provide professional email addresses for all referees, as we will contact them after an offer is made. We do not request references prior to interviews. Ensure any employment gaps are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs will be processed by the TRAC System. Check your spam/junk mailbox regularly.

Use of AI

Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected, as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Support with applications is allowed for declared disabilities.

If you believe you have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm for this role, we would love to hear from you. If unsure about your fit, contact Jody Butler for an informal chat about your experience.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Must hold valid HCPC Registration

Skills

• Use IT skills including Internet, Email, and Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge

• Perform diabetic assessment and review
• Awareness of NICE guidelines

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including staff and patients

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Our offerings include:

• An award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for minority staff, staff with disabilities, and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to work-life balance through flexible working opportunities, including job sharing, part-time hours, and other arrangements.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs, psychological support, wellbeing conversations, and health ambassador networks.