Overview
An exciting opportunity is now available for an enthusiastic and experienced podiatrist with leadership skills and a strong interest in diabetes to become a clinical lead in a Podiatry team at NELFT. We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about the care they give to patients and who wants to make a real difference in diabetic foot care.
At NELFT, we have secured significant and long-term Transformation funding and are undertaking an ambitious programme of co-design with our partners in the Integrated Care Board, primary care networks and secondary care. Our aim is to improve service delivery to meet the challenges facing our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of active limb-threatening or life-threatening diabetic foot problems.
In return, we can offer dedicated and personalised training and development in your chosen specialty, flexible working with a blended approach to new ways of working, including rotational opportunities and an opportunity to shape the delivery of these services for years to come.
Main duties
The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) with podiatry skills and will be responsible for providing evidence-based comprehensive assessment, review and treatment and supporting the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high-risk. They will take lead responsibility for delivering high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based services for patients with diabetes. The post holder will work within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice and professional standards, embedding Clinical quality guidelines. Experienced podiatrists will provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community clinics and domiciliary settings. The post holder will complement the service by using their assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and implement treatment plans.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. We have an excellent reputation for research and development and are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation.
Details
Date posted: 27 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Plus HCAs (Pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: NLD-000121
Job locations: Church Road Health Centre, Harold Wood, Essex, RM3 0SH
Job responsibilities
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. New starters will meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London This post attracts payment of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 to maximum £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us Joining TeamNELFT means you’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive environment. We’re CQC rated Good and aspire to Outstanding. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children in these areas.
The Trust has equality and diversity initiatives and staff wellbeing activities. We invest in development because when you feel valued, we deliver high quality care. We are a Disability Confident Leader and recognised in Working Families Top 10 Employers. We strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Qualifications and experience
* Must hold valid HCPC Registration
Essential experience
* Evidence of post graduate training to masters level, advanced clinical practice, or equivalent experience
* Sound demonstrable knowledge of NICE clinical guidelines relating to diabetic foot problems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a submission for DBS check.
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