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Clinical Lead - Podiatry & Biomechanics
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Role Overview & Description
Summary:
Are you passionate about helping people maintain and improve their
mobility, independence and quality of life? Do you want to lead and develop
specialist podiatry services within a multidisciplinary team where your
expertise is highly valued?We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Lead
Podiatris
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. Accelerate CIC Clinical Lead - Podiatry & Biomechanics The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you passionate about helping people maintain and improve their
mobility, independence and quality of life? Do you want to lead and develop
specialist podiatry services within a multidisciplinary team where your
expertise is highly valued? We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Lead
Podiatrist to join Accelerate CIC. You will provide expert assessment and
management of complex foot, ankle and gait-related conditions for people with
lymphatic and venous disease, while supporting service development, clinical
governance and best practice with a focus on managing people with lymphoedema,
legs ulcers and lipoedema. Working autonomously and alongside our
specialist nursing teams, you will deliver high-quality lower limb care, MSK
interventions, education and undertake service evaluations and audits to
improve the care for our unique patient population. As this is a unique role, you will receive
specialist support and mentorship from the Podiatry Service Lead and Director
of Clinical Services. If you would like to discuss the role or service, please
contact us using the details provided in the advert. Main duties of the job Support for the wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility. Facilitation of reflective practice within the MDT. Support wider knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility
in individuals living with long-term swelling or wounds, by delivering
education under the direction of the Director of Education & Research. Elevate the role of biomechanics and mobility with a focus on the impact
of management on wound care and lymphoedema at a national level. Undertaking podiatry assessments that will determine key issues relating
to patient activity levels, mobility safety and biomechanical issues. Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment / treatment
options in an understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to
agree their care. Work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics / MSK podiatry
in the management of a broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic /
MSK-related conditions, providing high-quality care. Core podiatry will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing
and implementing individualised care programmes for patients with a wide
variety of clinical needs, including but not limited to, wounds of varied
aetiology, lymphoedema, lipoedema and diabetes, and other chronic conditions
that affect lower limb health. About us Accelerate CIC is an independent not-for-profit award-winning community interest company (CIC) delivering community focused wound and lymphoedema services to Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney and across London. We deliver NHS services. As a social enterprise we have greater control of our working environment and team ownership that benefits patients and staff alike. If we see something that needs to be changed, we do it! We can and do bring change! Our mission is to make a tangible difference to people's lives and we are doing this daily, reaching more complex wound and lymphoedema patients every year. We are a team full of energy and drive, we are so proud of all that we do! We welcome those who are enthusiastic about developing their skills with opportunities for advancing. You
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #5492
- Employer: NHS Jobs
- Location: Accelerate CIC, Hackney, E8 4SA
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
- Contract: Permanent - Flexible working, Full time
- Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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