About this role
Job summary The post holder will be a Podiatrist who is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) and registered with the Health Care and Professionals Council (HCPC) The post holder will be a member of the team who has specialist general skills and will be responsible for providing evidence based comprehensive assessment and diagnosis based on clinical findings and support the team by delivering general and high-risk podiatry care within a variety of care pathways, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Will provide training and education opportunities for other health professionals and patients to promote an understanding of foot care and self-care including falls prevention. Support the development of a Foot Protection Team contributing to policies and procedures, relating to the management and diagnosis of diabetes in the community.
Main duties of the job To be responsible for managing and prioritising your own day to day workload. Attend regular CPD events and participate in departmental team meetings. To participate and contribute to departmental clinical audit and Research initiatives. Will be flexible and show initiative in coping with changing circumstances relating to day-to day planning of clinical duties. Will have the ability to mentor and supervise podiatry students and podiatry assistants demonstrating clinical skills and procedures. To understand the service performance targets. To take responsibility for monitoring stock levels and security of stock and maintenance of equipment within your own clinical area ensuring stock is ordered when required. To comply with relevant Trust and Departmental policies. To follow the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics. To maintain the Royal College of Podiatry clinical podiatric practice guidelines To be flexible and provide cover for other podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence, including specialist clinics as appropriate. Seeking advice from the advanced podiatrists if necessary. To report incidents, accidents, complaints, defects in drugs/equipment, near misses or SIs following trust procedures. To be responsible for compliance with H&S legislation including COSHH, risk assessment, infection control and sharp policies for the podiatry service. To handle and dispose of contaminated materials appro
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
You will join a specialist podiatry service focused on the assessment and management of foot ulceration across Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and the provision of care for people with diabetes who meet the NICE NG19 high-risk foot criteria in Waltham Forest. You will play a key role in supporting wound healing, preventing complications and improving patient outcomes. Opportunities to contribute to specialist areas such as nail surgery, biomechanics and paediatric podiatry may also be available, depending on your experience, competencies and areas of interest.
As this role spans health centres, community hubs, and home visits, being a car driver is essential.
All applicants must have been working in an NHS podiatry service for at least the previous 2 years immediately prior to application.
What You will Be Doing
Delivering specialist wound care to high-risk patients across community & 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 GPs, other health professionals, and patients to deliver seamless care. Why Join Us?
Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Podiatry Support Workers 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. Our Values
At NELFT, we are passionate that: We are kind We are respectful We work together with our communities
We are looking for a HCPC-registered Podiatrist (BSc in Podiatry) with 2+ years’ NHS experience – confident in managing diabetic foot ulceration in both the clinical and home environment within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters – we’d love to hear from you!
Starting with NELFT NELFT 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 Goodmayes, Essex.
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).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us 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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
Prescription only medicines certificate
Evidence of continual Professional Development
Evidence of post graduate training or equivalent experience
Desirable
N/A
Experience Essential
Recent NHS podiatry experience, with a minimum of the last 2 consecutive years spent working within an NHS podiatry service.
Experience of communicating across internal and external boundaries
Experience of governance, quality and audit
Desirable
N/A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Hainault Health Centre
Chigwell
Essex
IG7 4DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)