Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for podiatry graduates at NHS to develop into an advanced practitioner. The role involves delivering podiatric care, partnering with surgical teams, and engaging in continuous learning. Successful candidates will ensure high-quality care while managing the complexities of diabetic foot health within a supportive NHS environment.

Benefits

Full induction and preceptorship programme

Access to online training resources

Annual leave buying and selling scheme

Car lease scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Newly qualified podiatrist with a BSc(Hons) in Podiatry.
• Must be registered with HCPC or working towards it.
• Valid driving license required for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex foot health needs and provide care.
• Develop care plans supporting self-management.
• Engage in training and development sessions.

Skills

Clinical Podiatry Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Infection Control Understanding

Education

Podiatry Diploma/Degree

HCPC Registration

Job description

An exciting and unique opportunity for podiatry graduates of 2025!

We are offering a Band 5 developmental post suitable for a highly motivated graduate, who is passionate about podiatry and aspires to be an advanced practitioner and drive change within our profession in the future.

You will be supported by a framework designed to prepare you for Band 6 podiatry roles in a timely and focused way. We will introduce you to practice within the NHS, develop your clinical skills and confidence, as well as develop your personal skills to directly contribute to service

development and delivery.

We are partnering with Professor Mark Tagoe's Podiatric surgical team at West Middlesex Hospital, where you will spend 1 day every week rotating through the specialist areas of surgery, medicine, and imaging. This will be offered for your first year in post.

The aim is to expand your medical and surgical knowledge and experience

as you start on your journey towards being an advanced practitioner in our profession.

As part of this process, you will be expected to attend Thursday evening teaching sessions which will give you the opportunity to further your knowledge base and research skills. The successful

candidate will also develop their presentational ability by sharing the knowledge gained with the wider podiatry team.

Main duties of the job

You will need a BSc(Hons)podiatry degree & HCPC registration (or be working towards this as a newly qualified podiatrist)

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 you must be able to drive and have access to a car to support their needs.

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

Alongside an exciting and fulfilling AHP role in a valued environment, we also offer:

• A full induction and preceptorship programme
• A supportive environment to develop clinical skills
• Access to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
• Annual leave buying and selling scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Discounted Gym membership

About us

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.

Job 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
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of SystmOne patient record system
• Experience of Supervision of others (students, support staff)

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
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care.
• A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance

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.

£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum inclusive