Specialist Podiatrist Long Term Conditions

Clch; Wembley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist for long term conditions. The post is a Band 7, 9-month fixed term, part-time (30 hours per week) role based at Chalkhill Primary Care Centre in Wembley.

You will develop leadership, education and research in a dynamic podiatry service, supported by senior colleagues, with opportunities for flexible working and professional growth across Brent and Harrow Specialist Care.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent.
• HCPC registration with annotations POM-A, POM-S and Independent Prescriber (or willingness to train).
• Postgraduate education in podiatric practice (e.g. MSc) or equivalent.
• Experience at band 6 or above and leadership of complex foot care.
• Knowledge of audit, risk assessment and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for high-risk foot conditions.
• Lead service development and contribute to podiatry improvements.
• Engage in leadership activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to education and training for colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Engage in research and service development projects to improve patient outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

High-risk foot care

Leadership

Education and training

Research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc in Podiatric Medicine

HCPC Registration (POM-A/POM-S, Independent Prescriber)

Postgraduate MSc in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent

Tools

PACS

IR(ME)R compliance

Job description

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Specialist Podiatrist Long Term Conditions

Band 7

Main area Podiatrist Grade Band 7 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 824-ONW-7962254-E

Site Chalkhill Primary Care Centre. The Welford Health Centre Town Wembley Middlesex Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Podiatrist with a passion for high-risk foot care and an interest in developing your leadership skills? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and supportive podiatry team in Brent and Harrow Specialist Care

This role is available as a 9-month secondment to cover maternity leave part-time and flexible working options available. You will be part of a forward-thinking service that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

You will be supported in this role to grow across all four domains of practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research. Dedicated support is provided by senior colleagues, Service Lead and a Practice Development Podiatrist who works across the organisation supporting our services.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to high-quality patient care within a community-focused service.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will deliver high-quality podiatry care, with a focus on high-risk patients, while developing your leadership and service improvement skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex and high-risk foot conditions
• Supporting service delivery and contributing to the ongoing development of podiatry services
• Participating in leadership activities and quality improvement initiatives
• Contributing to education and training for colleagues and students where appropriate
• Engaging in research and service development projects to improve patient outcomes
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care

You will also benefit from:

• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities, including courses, workshops and a supportive network
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

The role may involve working across different community locations within Brent.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent.
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development portfolio, including postgraduate course attendance
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) with annotations POM-A, POM-S, and Independent Prescriber (or willingness to train).
• Ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations certificate- IR(ME)R and proficient in using PACS.
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to foot complications
• Education in advanced podiatric practice such as MSc in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent.

Experience

• Substantive experience of working at a band 6 level or above.
• Experience of case management of a high risk caseload: leadership of a Vascular and or Woundcare patient pathway.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working.
• Experience of clinical supervision, and leading, teaching & mentoring others
• Experience of continuous quality improvement, clinical pathway improvement, & service development
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment.
• Understand and apply principles of Clinical Governance within the 3 domains of quality.
• Understand equality and diversity and its implications in care provision.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced NHS environment and managing competing demands.
• Experience of line management of others, including sickness absence management.
• Practical application of National high risk foot and lower limb prevention strategies, including The National Woundcare Strategy Programme

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to professionally process safeguarding and distressing or uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, recognise report abuse of others, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
• Ability to analyse patients concerns, their needs, and propose a range of effective solutions with adaptive communication styles
• Ability to undertake sustained intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments, for example the management and debridement of tissue viability/wounds etc.
• Ability to apply biomechanics knowledge to a wound care setting, for example offloading, casting etc.
• Adaptability to a variety of working environments including the patients own homes if required.
• Ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care, necrotic tissue, neglected pathology and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate.
• Ability to reflect on own practice as well as seek and accept feedback.
• Passion for own and professional progression, forward thinking and innovative
• Ability to understand, appreciate and articulate implications of data, and apply the learning to staff rota management and job planning, directing others as required.
• Planning, organising, and chairing team meetings.
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience of the review and updating of clinical systems templates.
• Ability to understand business continuity plans.
• Experience of implementation of Patient Group Directives to improve patient care pathways

Key Attributes

• Able to communicate with respect, and discuss successfully, topics of conversation that can be challenging in planning patient care and through staff management.
• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workloads
• Able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics. This may include carriage of clinical equipment.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to appreciate, empathise and be sympathetic to challenging and difficult situations and help manage them with professionalism and maturity.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.