Specialist Podiatrist

North East London NHS; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Podiatrist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing podiatry services to a diverse community, focusing on high-risk patients. You will have the opportunity to develop specialized skills in areas such as wound care and biomechanics, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on patient care, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in delivering exceptional care and support to those in need.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Proactive health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Supportive networks for diverse staff

Qualifications

• Must hold valid HCPC Registration and a BSc/Diploma in Podiatry.
• Minimum of 1 year post-graduate NHS Podiatry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for treatment planning for high-risk foot complications.
• Provide evidence-based comprehensive assessment and diagnosis.

Skills

Podiatry

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

BSc in Podiatry

HCPC Registration

Certificate in Local Anaesthetic

Certificate in Prescription Only Medicines

Job description

Hours: Part time - 33.75 hours per week (08:30 to 16:30 with a 30-minute break, 4 days a week, and a half day on 1 day).

Job ref: 395-HV017-25

Employer: NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Community, Chadwell Heath

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 23/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

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, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Our staff networks and training opportunities help us embed a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

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

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Podiatrist to join our friendly team within NELFT.

Our Podiatry Department is forward-thinking, busy, and provides services within Havering and Barking and Dagenham. The population served is multicultural and diverse.

A car is essential for this role.

The client base is primarily high-risk, and you will be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications related to diabetic, rheumatoid, and vascular/ischaemic long-term conditions.

We are committed to CPD and training initiatives to achieve personal and service objectives.

Opportunities include developing a special clinical interest through rotation into areas such as Wound care, Biomechanics, and Nail Surgery.

We support training of Podiatry students and are involved in a clinical educator programme with the University of East London.

Main duties of the job

If you work well under pressure, enjoy assessing and treating high-risk patients with challenging foot problems, and have excellent communication skills, this role is suitable for you!

• Be flexible, demonstrate initiative, and work well as part of a team.
• Have good organisational and clinical skills, supporting clinical excellence and developing best practices.
• Commit to robust assessment, treatment planning, and patient discharge.
• Engage in audit and research activities.

The post holder will be responsible for general podiatric services, acting as a Podiatrist in NELFT, and providing community and domiciliary services mainly in Barking & Dagenham and Havering, with potential to work elsewhere within NELFT.

Provide evidence-based comprehensive assessments and diagnoses, support the team by delivering general and high-risk podiatry care, and provide training and education to promote foot care and self-care, including falls prevention.

Working for our organisation

Probationary Period

High Cost Area Supplement – London: This post attracts a 15% supplement of the basic salary (minimum £4,551, maximum £5,735).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification. We encourage you to review these when completing your application. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria; development needs can be discussed at interview.

References: Ensure they are from your most recent employer, including your direct Line Manager or Supervisor, with professional email addresses. We process applications via the TRAC system; check your spam/junk mail.

Use of AI: Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI may result in rejection, but support for disability-related needs is permitted.

Person specification

Registration / Qualification

• Valid HCPC Registration
• BSc / Diploma in Podiatry / Podiatric Medicine / Podiatry (Pre-Registration) MSc
• Certificate in Local Anaesthetic
• Certificate in Prescription Only Medicines

Experience

• Minimum 1-year post-graduate NHS Podiatry experience
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in governance, quality, and audit
• Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Awareness of NHS strategy

NELFT Values

• Demonstrate Trust Values

Development

• Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to manage workload priorities

Other

• Driver with valid UK Licence and access to a car for work purposes, with reasonable adjustments for disabilities

Benefits

We support diversity, work-life balance, health, and wellbeing, and offer flexible working arrangements. We are committed to supporting armed forces personnel and are an equal opportunities employer. For application formats in alternative media, contact the recruitment team.