Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

Lead the fight against Limb Loss and join us as a Vascular Woundcare Specialist Podiatrist. You will take a key leadership role in the team shaping clinical pathways, developing the service in innovative and exciting ways and engaging in award winning quality improvement projects.

You will have access to an excellent professional development package, opportunities to network with colleagues mentors and pioneers as well gaining the reputation of becoming an outstanding influencer for the future of vascular wound care across the service. Welcoming applicants interested in part and full time work with a sincere ambition to compassionately improve the patient experience and outcome.

Main duties of the job

Deliver clinical expertise and management of a caseload of complex patients using advanced diagnostic and excellent treatment packages

Ensure patients experience a smooth, seamless clinical pathway from start to finish.

Support and collaborate with clinical colleagues in effective case management.

Foster strong, collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Lead clinical governance initiatives and provide training to a team of podiatrists.

Demonstrate outstanding leadership and serve as a professional ambassador for the podiatry field.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-HERTS-7245745

Job locations

West Hertfordshire Locations

BRE Science Park, Bucknalls Lane

West Hertfordshire

WD25 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Explore Hertfordshire

Experience the green leafy suburbs, from Harpenden's picturesque charm to Ashridge House, one of King Henry VII's palaces, and Potters Bar's historical connection to London and York. Don't forget Watford, home to Warner Brothers Studios and Atria Watford Shopping Centre with 140 shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and bowling alleys.

It is a fantastic place to be!

Mentorship and Support

Work alongside experienced professionals committed to guiding you through 1-1s, clinical supervision, and shadowing.

Project & Research Opportunities

Engage in exciting research projects and get published.

Flexible Working Hours

We welcome part-time requests and child-friendly work patterns.

Continued Professional Development

Access a range of courses, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of Podiatry services.

We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative environment where you can thrive. We're dedicated to high-standard patient care and investing in the growth and development of our team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Explore Hertfordshire

It is a fantastic place to be!

Mentorship and Support

Work alongside experienced professionals committed to guiding you through 1-1s, clinical supervision, and shadowing.

Project & Research Opportunities

Engage in exciting research projects and get published.

Flexible Working Hours

We welcome part-time requests and child-friendly work patterns.

Continued Professional Development

Access a range of courses, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of Podiatry services.

We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative environment where you can thrive. We're dedicated to high-standard patient care and investing in the growth and development of our team.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
Evidence of continual professional and personal development portfolio. Post graduate courses/ Education in Advanced Podiatric Practice
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber
Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to foot complications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload
Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
Experience of working in a fast paced NHS environment
Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring
Experience of service development
Experience of line management

Desirable

Experience of leadership of a Vascular and or Woundcare pathway
Practical application of The National Woundcare Strategy Programme
Experience of PGDs
Experience of sickness absence management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Effective oral, listening and written communications in order to organise present and report information
Good interpersonal skills of collaboration, mutual exchange and support
Ability to deal professionally and objectively with safeguarding and distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions with adaptive communication styles.
To work and support junior staff to case manage complex care patients
Ability to undertake sustained intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds
Adaptable to a variety of working environments and the ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care , neglected feet and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate.
Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
Understand and apply principles of Clinical Governance
Understand equality and diversity and its implications in care provision
Ability to reflect on own practice as well as give and accept feedback.
Progressive, forward thinking and innovative ability

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

BSc Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
Evidence of continual professional and personal development portfolio. Post graduate courses/ Education in Advanced Podiatric Practice
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber
Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to foot complications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload
Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
Experience of working in a fast paced NHS environment
Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring
Experience of service development
Experience of line management

Desirable

Experience of leadership of a Vascular and or Woundcare pathway
Practical application of The National Woundcare Strategy Programme
Experience of PGDs
Experience of sickness absence management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Effective oral, listening and written communications in order to organise present and report information
Good interpersonal skills of collaboration, mutual exchange and support
Ability to deal professionally and objectively with safeguarding and distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions with adaptive communication styles.
To work and support junior staff to case manage complex care patients
Ability to undertake sustained intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds
Adaptable to a variety of working environments and the ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care , neglected feet and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate.
Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
Understand and apply principles of Clinical Governance
Understand equality and diversity and its implications in care provision
Ability to reflect on own practice as well as give and accept feedback.
Progressive, forward thinking and innovative ability

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

West Hertfordshire Locations

BRE Science Park, Bucknalls Lane

West Hertfordshire

WD25 9NH

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

West Hertfordshire Locations

BRE Science Park, Bucknalls Lane

West Hertfordshire

WD25 9NH

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)