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Closing date: 11 January 2026

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

• Delivering specialist wound care to high‑risk patients across community, hospital & domiciliary settings.
• Providing expert treatment in community settings to support patients with complex podiatric needs.
• Creating and following evidence‑based care plans to ensure the highest standards of treatment.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge & contributing to our positive team culture.
• Building strong, positive relationships with GP, 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 they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID‑19 for our patients, staff and their families.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are part‑way through a probationary period or are a current bank member.

Starting with NELFT NELFT places great importance on welcoming new starters. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undergo a comprehensive induction lasting up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and allocation of equipment. Induction takes place at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – London. This post attracts a 15% supplement of the basic salary (minimum £4,313, maximum £5,436 per annum pro‑rata).

• Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of podiatrists, assistants, and apprentices.
• Head office located 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).
• Wellbeing programmes, active staff networks & a Just & Compassionate Culture.

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

We are looking for a HCPC‑registered podiatrist (BSc in Podiatry) with 2+ years NHS experience, confident in managing foot ulceration and excited to develop your career within a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

• BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience (diabetic foot module)
• Registration with HCPC

• Minimum of 2 years working in the NHS as a podiatrist
• Experience communicating across internal and external boundaries
• Experience in governance, quality and audit
• Experience in multi‑agency working
• Experience treating diabetic foot ulceration

• An awareness of NHS priorities
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy and clinical governance priorities

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• Commitment to own development
• Excellent organisational and clinical skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload

• Applicant must be a car driver with a valid UK licence; criteria will be reasonably adjusted for disabled applicants and access to a car for work purposes.
• Ability to travel efficiently throughout the area.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Permanent

Part‑time

395‑WF070‑25‑B

Across Redbridge & Waltham Forest Boroughs

Across Redbridge & Waltham Forest Boroughs

£38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro‑rata plus HCAS