Employer Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Watling Medical Centre Town Edgware Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/12/2025 23:59
Long Term Conditions Specialist Podiatrist
Band 7
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated podiatrist with a passion for improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions? We have an exciting opportunity for a Long Term Conditions Specialist Podiatrist to join our dedicated and forward‑thinking team.
The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for patients with long term conditions which puts them at high risk of tissue and function loss and for patients’ tissue viability within the team. You will lead on and educate your colleagues and junior staff regarding peripheral vascular disease and tissue viability and be the main contact for this area within your team. The job will entail specialist skills in wound management and sharp debridement of difficult/necrotic wounds and vascular assessments including ABPIs and toe pressures.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the management of the day-to-day clinical provision of Foot Health Services for your clinics
* To assist the Clinical Lead Podiatrist in delivering appropriate equitable and effective Foot Health Services.
* To have a leadership role in developing the Foot Health Service for patients and our team members.
* To undertake clinical supervision with staff members designated to you
* To be actively involved in induction of new staff to the team.
Working for our organisation
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
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
* Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
* Support with gaining your driving license *T&C’s apply
* Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
* Flexible working options
* Training, support and development in your career
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
* BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
* Evidence of continual professional and personal development
* Registration with the Health Professions Council
* Certificate in local anaesthesia
* Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry
Experience
* Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
* Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
* Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted
* Experience of working in an NHS environment
* Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification.
Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.
Interview details will be emailed after the closing date—please check your email regularly.
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
* Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
* Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
* Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.
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