About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Podiatrist to join our dynamic Foot Health team in Lewisham. This permanent post offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients, working across a range of community settings, including clinics and domiciliary care, as well as within University Hospital Lewisham.
As a Band 5 Podiatrist, you will benefit from a structured preceptorship programme and a varied clinical rotation across key specialisms - including MSK, wound care, high-risk foot management, and nail surgery - helping you build strong clinical foundations.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a passion for podiatric care, and a proactive approach to development. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to regular clinical supervision, in-service training, and clear progression pathways.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that's committed to high-quality patient care, professional growth, and collaborative working.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive and forward-thinking podiatry team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies across a variety of clinical and community settings in Lewisham, integrated with the Acute Foot Service, UHL.
As a Band 5 Podiatrist, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care through individualised assessment and treatment plans tailored to patients with a wide range of podiatric and medical needs. You will deliver care in clinic-based, domiciliary, hospital, and outreach settings, working closely within a multidisciplinary framework to support the best possible outcomes.
You'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and empowering patients in their care through education and self-management strategies. You will manage your own clinical caseload, using your growing expertise to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
You'll also play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to service development, while adhering to local policies, guidelines, and professional codes of practice.
We are an innovative Podiatry Service and offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure designed to support your professional development and clinical growth.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with a wide range of podiatric conditions including diabetes-related foot disease, vascular and neurological disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, dermatological and nail pathologies, wound care, chronic disease, paediatric conditions, deformities and urgent foot problems. Use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualised treatment plans. Undertake routine and specialist podiatric interventions including nail and skin care, wound management, biomechanical assessment, orthotic prescription, exercise programmes and minor surgery assessment and treatment where appropriate. Administer local anaesthetic for nail surgery procedures and respond appropriately to medical emergencies including anaphylaxis. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment plans to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Make appropriate referrals to specialist podiatry services and wider multidisciplinary teams including GPs, District Nurses, Acute Foot Clinics, Social Services and voluntary agencies. Deliver care to diverse patient groups including children, adults, older people, vulnerable patients and housebound individuals. Provide care across a range of settings including community clinics, GP practices, nursing and residential homes, hospitals, day centres and patients' own homes. Deliver health promotion, preventative care and self-management education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Clinical Governance and Quality Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust, HCPC and professional standards. Adhere to all relevant Trust policies including Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, COSHH, Safeguarding, Consent, Lone Working, Medicines Management and Risk Management procedures. Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities. Contribute to the development, implementation and review of departmental policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Report incidents, near misses, complaints and equipment defects in accordance with Trust policy. Maintain competence in the use of specialist clinical equipment including Doppler ultrasound and vascular assessment equipment. Support the collection, analysis and reporting of activity, outcome and performance data. Communication and Partnership Working Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, adapting communication methods to overcome barriers where required. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate safe discharge planning and continuity of care. Deliver presentations, teaching sessions and health promotion activities to patients, staff and partner organisations. Workforce and Service Delivery Work autonomously within professional boundaries while seeking guidance and support from senior clinicians when required. Manage and prioritise own clinical caseload, including high-risk and domiciliary patients. Monitor clinic capacity and support the effective management of waiting lists and patient flow. Undertake risk assessments relating to patients, environments and lone working activities. Work in challenging clinical and domiciliary environments whilst maintaining professional standards and personal safety. Ensure adequate stocks, equipment and clinical resources are maintained. Participate in specialist rotations and service developments as required. Education, Training and Development Maintain HCPC registration and comply with Continuing Professional Development requirements. Participate in appraisal, clinical supervision, peer review and reflective practice. Support the supervision, development and assessment of students, assistant practitioners, apprentices and new staff. Contribute to departmental teaching, in-service training and practice education programmes. Participate in research, audit and evidence-based practice activities to support continuous service improvement. Attend mandatory training, departmental meetings, study days and professional development activities and maintain professional competence.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
BSc Podiatric Medicine HCPC Registration
Desirable
Full Drivers licence
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Commitment to CPD Knowledge of NHS
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)