Overview
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Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative podiatrist to work within our Specialist Podiatry Service in Tower Hamlets within community clinics; domiciliary setting and Mile End Hospital. You will be involved daily in our Emergency Clinic (Monday–Friday) which provides Gold standard active wound care.
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team and contribute to improving service user care, experience and outcomes.
Date posted: 26 September 2025. Location: Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG. Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc HCA. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach to a varied and complex caseload within the community and hospital settings.
* Be involved daily in the Emergency Clinic and contribute to nail surgery and ulcer management clinics.
* Responsible for treatment planning for foot complications related to diabetes and other vascular/ischaemic long-term conditions; participate in the Foot Protection Team.
* Support service delivery in community health services and multidisciplinary clinics, with a focus on high-quality patient care.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential:
o BSc (Pod) or equivalent
o One year's postgraduate work experience
o Current Registration with HCPC
* Desirable:
o Postgraduate qualification
o Current UK Driving license
* Experience:
o Postgraduate experience with high-risk patients and diabetics; willingness to work toward it
o Experience in clinics with patients presenting complex and varied pathologies
o Ability to create and follow treatment plans including onward referrals, liaising with other professionals
o Experience with managing stock within a budget (Desirable)
* Knowledge and Skills:
o Advanced hands-on experience in treating high-risk patients
o Maintenance of equipment/MOUs and COSHH compliance for stock and safety
o Ability to manage a week-to-week domiciliary caseload and administer in line with department guidelines
o Ability to obtain patient consent for surgical intervention and present complex treatment options; ability to educate and negotiate with patients and carers
o Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently in primary and secondary care settings
Personal and Professional Development
* Support administration staff and contribute to clinical governance initiatives, standards, guidelines and protocols
* Participate in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
* Support team lead and head of service in managing and implementing change
* Desirable: supervise foot-care assistants and students on clinical placements; coordinate education and mentoring for junior staff
Communication
* Attend monthly podiatry team meetings and locality multidisciplinary meetings to share information and support service development
* Review patient progress and refer as necessary to other healthcare professionals and podiatry leads
* Maintain patient notes (electronic and hard copy) in line with Trust requirements
Other Information
* This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Employer
East London NHS Foundation Trust, Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG. Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
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