Specialist Podiatrist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Specialist Podiatrist The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job 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. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HHC-3WFL-002195 Job locations Hainault Health Centre Chigwell Essex IG7 4DF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Specialist Pod