Homeless and Vulnerable Adult Specialist Podiatrist
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London NW8 8EG, UK
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Full Time
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Podiatrist (Band 7) to lead and coordinate podiatry services for hard to reach populations within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH).
This is a unique opportunity to deliver high quality, person centred podiatric care to individuals who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. The post holder will act as a key link practitioner between the Homeless Health Service and Podiatry Service, supporting continuity of care and improving access to appropriate services.
The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of complex podiatric and medical conditions, including high risk and at risk foot care. The post holder will also provide specialist advice, education and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations, including community services, GPs, hostels and outreach centres, you will contribute to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion within healthcare services. The post holder will also play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people, working closely with social care and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care, towork flexibly across three London boroughs: Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
Main duties of the job
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Lisson Grove Medical Centre
Gateforth Street
London
NW8 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Podiatrist (Band 7) to lead and coordinate podiatry services for hard to reach populations within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH).
This is a unique opportunity to deliver high quality, person centred podiatric care to individuals who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. The post holder will act as a key link practitioner between the Homeless Health Service and Podiatry Service, supporting continuity of care and improving access to appropriate services.
The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of complex podiatric and medical conditions, including high risk and at risk foot care. The post holder will also provide specialist advice, education and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations, including community services, GPs, hostels and outreach centres, you will contribute to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion within healthcare services. The post holder will also play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people, working closely with social care and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care, towork flexibly across three London boroughs: Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a specialist podiatry expert, providing clinical leadership, support and education to the podiatry team and wider multidisciplinary network.
- Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure continuity of care and improve access to services for hard to reach populations, promoting inclusion and reducing health inequalities.
- Deliver education and health promotion initiatives across the clinical network, raising awareness of foot health and general wellbeing.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of services, supporting pathways that enable access to appropriate mainstream and community services, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
- Undertake autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients foot presneting with complex podiatric needs.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising a range of evidence based interventions for patients, including those in high risk and at risk categories.
- Provide specialist care and management for patients with complex needs, including those with diabetes, substance misuse issues, chronic neuropathy, long term conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, wound care and tissue viability concerns, and HIV.
- Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, social care and external agencies to support safeguarding of vulnerable adults and young people, ensuring safe, effective and person centred care.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development to Master accredited level Evidence of extended study into specialist care
- Evidence of post grad research/publication in specialist area of podiatry
Essential
- 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
- Experience of service development
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
- Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown oUp-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and developments in treatment
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
- Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
- Ability to manufacture simple insoles
Essential
- Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
- Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
- oAbility to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties.
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development to Master accredited level Evidence of extended study into specialist care
- Evidence of post grad research/publication in specialist area of podiatry
Essential
- 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
- Experience of service development
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
- Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown oUp-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and developments in treatment
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
- Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
- Ability to manufacture simple insoles
Essential
- Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
- Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
- oAbility to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties.
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Lisson Grove Medical Centre
Gateforth Street
London
NW8 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website