Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 333-G-HC-1572
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastcote Health Centre
- Town
- Eastcote
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 per annum incl. HCAS [pro rata if PT]
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/03/2026
Employer heading
Clinical Podiatrist
NHS AfC: Band 6
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
If you looking to improve your skills with the Management of the “At risk” or “Diabetic foot” alongside a team of Non-medical prescribers, then join the Hillingdon Podiatry team.
The Hillingdon Podiatry team has a large High-risk caseload across the borough and is the main provider for the Multidisciplinary Foot team based at Hillingdon Hospital. This is a Band 6 Clinical Podiatrist role and we will be willing to consider a newly qualified Podiatrist for this role.
Do your personal circumstances prevent you from doing the job you wish to do? CNWL pride themselves on being an inclusive organisation and therefore Hillingdon Podiatry service are looking for community Podiatrists that would benefit from flexible working due to other commitments such as school age children, providing care for a family member, or set days to achieve work-life balance.
If you can commit to at least 15 hours per week then we may be the right choice for you. You will receive all the benefits of a full-time staff member, as well as the same robust developmental support to enable to you to be an autonomous practitioner within a supportive locality. If so, you will be an HCPC registered Podiatrist who has enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for delivering the best Podiatric care possible. Extensive Community experience is not essential but you will need to demonstrate that you have an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team. Working independently in a variety of community, domiciliary settings, providing a high standard of care.
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute, chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.
The post holder will be expected to plan and manage their own cases, which will include providing specialist care for patients with Diabetes, Rheumatology, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Biomechanical problems, following clinical pathways and sign posting to appropriate onward referrals.
Working for our organisation
CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams, frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.
In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Podiatry service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the Podiatry profession.
CNWL provides a robust preceptorship program that focuses on progression and development of skills which includes regular supervision and a first-class learning experience in all aspects of community nursing. Our experienced Podiatrists will be available to guide and support all new starters within the Podiatry service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To be responsible/accountable for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs:
2. This includes: patients with medical condition that affect the feet such as patients with Diabetes at different risk categories, Chronic Neuropathy; Chronic diseases including; e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis; Vascular problems, Terminally ill patients and patients with Physically/Mental Health/Learning Difficulties.
3. To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent development of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate footcare education advice to patients
4. To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric Care to a variety of patients with a wide and high range of clinical needs including: Biomechanical conditions
Diabetes
Chronic neuropathy
Connective tissue disorders
Nail surgery
Vascular Problems
Wound management/ tissue viability
Mental Health issues
Vulnerable patients
5. Able to carry out a foot ulcer risk assessment and ulcer management, including the identification of vascular insufficiency, neurological deficit, significant foot deformity, trauma or increased foot pressures.
6. Understanding of the wound healing process and its potential complications and carryout sharp debridement wounds, wound bed management and use of appropriate dressing. Recognise sign and symptoms of wound infection and manage appropriately. To recognises the need, and refers the patient, for advanced management.
7. To preform basic biomechanical examination, produce temporary insoles and refer appropriately.
8. To perform comprehensive assessment of the diabetic/high risk foot including: providing a
full annual review assessment to including sensory, vascular analysis (ABPI’s as required).
9. To Understand an refer appropriately for investigations as required e.g. microbiology, radiology
10. To use the decision-making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute wound care/biomechanics.
11. To participate/carry out nail surgery.
12. To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers
13. Care will be provided mainly in a range of primary care settings, involving working on your own in community clinics, patients’ homes, ward rounds, hospital setting and residential homes for the elderly.
14. To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.
15. To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for long periods.
16. To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
17. To undertake other work or duties across the whole service, as directed by the Team Leaders.
18. To actively be involved in support student/ apprentice training and staff from other disciplines.
19. To support Footcare Assistants and band 5 Staff.
20. To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.
21. To implement in day to day work Trust values in delivery care to the Trust diverse population.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Podiatrist Registration
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
- Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in the NHS or similar sector
- Experience of treating a varied caseload of podiatry patients, including those with high-risk conditions
- Experience of working in both a team and on your own managing a caseload with the ability to ‘risk categorised patients
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working, care in the community and domiciliary settings
- Clinical skills including, vascular and neurological assessment.
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in the management of podiatric conditions including care planning and evaluation.
- Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and postoperative care.
- Knowledge of health and Safety at work
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the effect of diabetes in podiatric care
- Sound knowledge and experience in wound care including treatment modalities and Biomechanics
- Demonstrates current clinical knowledge regarding evidence base and best practices
- Ability and knowledge of appropriate investigations required In the treatment of the high -risk foot
- Knowledge of national policy relating to the diabetic foot
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sumeera Malhotra
- Job title
- Podiatry Clinical Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07950309911
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