Specialist Podiatrist

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to join a busy, forward-thinking team delivering first-class care across Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The role includes wound care for high-risk patients, diabetes foot management, and opportunities to develop specialist areas such as nail surgery and paediatric podiatry.

Driving is essential for home visits. Applicants should have HCPC registration and at least two years in NHS podiatry, with a commitment to patient-centred care

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and currently practicing in NHS podiatry.
• Minimum 2 years NHS experience in podiatry prior to application.
• Ability to manage diabetic foot ulcers in clinical and home environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist wound care to high-risk patients in community and domiciliary settings.
• Provide expert podiatry treatment for complex cases in community settings.
• Create and follow evidence-based care plans to ensure high-quality treatment.
• Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering team culture.
• Build strong relationships with GPs and other health professionals to ensure seamless care.

Skills

HCPC registered

Podiatry experience

Diabetic foot care

Wound care

Education

BSc Podiatry

Job description

Specialist Podiatrist Join Our Friendly & Forward-Thinking Team!

Are you ready to step into your next challenge? We are looking for a Specialist Podiatrist to join our supportive, innovative team at NELFT, delivering first-class care across Redbridge & Waltham Forest.

You will be part of a service that is not only busy and dynamic, but also proud to serve a diverse, multicultural community.

You will join a specialist podiatry service focused on the assessment and management of foot ulceration across Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and the provision of care for people with diabetes who meet the NICE NG19 high-risk foot criteria in Waltham Forest. You will play a key role in supporting wound healing, preventing complications and improving patient outcomes. Opportunities to contribute to specialist areas such as nail surgery, biomechanics and paediatric podiatry may also be available, depending on your experience, competencies and areas of interest.

As this role spans health centres, community hubs, and home visits, being a car driver is essential.

All applicants must have been working in an NHS podiatry service for at least the previous 2 years immediately prior to application.

What You Will Be Doing

• Delivering specialist wound care to high-risk patients across community & domiciliary settings.
• Providing expert treatment in community settings to support patients with complex podiatric needs.
• Creating and following evidence-based care plans to ensure the highest standards of treatment.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge & contributing to our positive team culture.
• Building strong, positive relationships with GPs, other health professionals, and patients to deliver seamless care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Podiatry Support Workers and Apprentices.
• Our Head Office is at Hainault Health Centre with great transport links, plus clinics across Redbrick & Waltham Forest.
• Work in a digital-forward service with full laptop access & IT support.
• Enjoy 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive induction, CPD opportunities & career development support.
• Wellbeing programmes, active staff networks & a Just & Compassionate Culture.

Our Values

At NELFT, We Are Passionate That

We are kind

We are respectful

We work together with our communities

We are looking for a HCPC-registered Podiatrist (BSc in Podiatry) with 2+ years’ NHS experience confident in managing diabetic foot ulceration in both the clinical and home environment within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters we’d love to hear from you!

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place 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 Goodmayes, Essex.

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).

High Cost Area Supplement Outer London

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

Working for Us

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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.