Specialist Podiatrist MSK- Podiatry Team Lead | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Lead Specialist Podiatrist MSK to provide leadership within their community service. You will manage podiatry operations while ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering excellent clinical care. The role offers flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to teach and inspire colleagues.
• Experience in assessing clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational tasks of the podiatry service.
• Meet performance indicators set by management.
• Support and supervise team members.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical practice

Job description

Central London Community Heath NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Brent Adult and Children’s Community services. We are now seeking a Band 7 Lead Specialist Podiatrist MSK.

The Podiatry Service within the Outer North West Division is introducing new ways of working, with transformation plans to further embed into the neighbourhood structure with a focus on population health.

You will provide day-to-day leadership to the team of Podiatrists in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing clinical care alongside your leadership portfolio, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. At the same time being willing to learn and develop within this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established Clinical Service Unit that is aligning with the new direction of the Integrated Care Boards and the neighbourhood structure.

If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the operational management and day to day running of the podiatry service within an identified locality within the ICB.
• To work jointly with the podiatry leadership team in ensuring the service meets trust and commissioner set key performance indicators and standards.
• The post holder is expected to be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and team members.
• To ensure the efficient and cost-effective processes and ways of working are in place.
• To oversee the line management and coordination of supervision and rotations to ensure these are being undertaken appropriately.
• You will be expected to carry at least a 60% clinical caseload and will be supported with a job plan.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025