Specialist Podiatrist - Redbridge & Waltham Forest | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Part Time Specialist Podiatrist to deliver expert care in community and clinical settings. The role includes managing complex podiatric needs and mentoring colleagues within a diverse and supportive team. Successful applicants will be HCPC registered, have a BSc in Podiatry, and over two years of NHS experience. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, CPD opportunities, and a culture that values kindness and respect.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Comprehensive induction and training

Wellbeing programmes

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist with a BSc in Podiatry.
• Over two years of NHS experience.
• Confident in managing foot ulceration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist wound care to high risk patients.
• Provide expert treatment for complex podiatric needs.
• Create and follow evidence based care plans.
• Mentor and support colleagues.
• Build strong, positive relationships with health professionals.

Skills

HCPC registration

Podiatry

Managing foot ulceration

Education

BSc in Podiatry

Job description

Part Time 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. From treating foot ulceration to supporting patients with diabetes, vascular conditions, and autoimmune diseases, your skills will make a real difference every day. As this role spans clinics, community hubs, and home visits, being a car driver is essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver specialist wound care to high risk patients across community, hospital and domiciliary settings.
• Provide expert treatment in community settings to support patients with complex podiatric needs.
• Create and follow evidence based care plans to ensure the highest standards of treatment.
• Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to our positive team culture.
• Build strong, positive relationships with GPs, other health professionals and patients to deliver seamless care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Specification for full details.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID-19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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). Starting with NELFT we 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 Rainham, Essex.

Qualifications

We are looking for a HCPC registered Podiatrist with a BSc in Podiatry and more than two years NHS experience, confident in managing foot ulceration and eager to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Post Details

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of Podiatrists, Assistants and Apprentices.
• Our Head Office is at Hainault Health Centre with great transport links, plus clinics across Redbridge & 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.

Values

At NELFT, we are passionate that we are kind, respectful and work together with our communities.