Overview
Advanced Specialist Podiatrist – Go back NELFT North East London Foundation Trust. The closing date is 09 April 2026.
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 (ICB), primary care networks (PCN) and secondary care. Our aim is to improve and enhance our service delivery to meet the challenges facing our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration. We want to improve patient outcomes to help our residents reduce the risk of developing active limb-threatening or life-threatening diabetic foot problems. In return, we offer access to dedicated and personalised training and development, flexible working with a blended approach to new ways of working (including rotational opportunities) and the opportunity to shape the delivery of these services for years to come.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) who has podiatry skills and will be responsible for providing evidence-based comprehensive assessment, review and treatment and support the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high-risk levels. 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 clinic and domiciliary settings. The post holder will complement the service by using their first-class assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and their clinical expertise to implement treatment plans.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living 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. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job responsibilities
* Starting with NELFT – NELFT places 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 have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction is held at the 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 for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 per annum pro rata for part time).
* Working for Us – Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Must hold valid HCPC Registration
Experience
* Evidence of postgraduate 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 (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary to submit a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year plus HCAs (pro rata for part time)
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