Camden High Risk Podiatrist

Job summaryCamden High Risk PodiatristAn opportunity has arisen for specialist/community podiatric care for Patients Including Wound and High Risk Patients.The Post holder will require extensive knowledge, clinical skills and experience at a Band 7 level in the field of diabetes, vascular complication of the foot and lower limb and wound care. The requirement is to provide and be responsible for comprehensive care of patients with complex high risk foot problems, working with multidisciplinary teams, in the community settings and within secondary care.The post holder will support community staff in the management of complex foot conditions, support education of staff, student and apprentices.The post holder will also line manage and supervise Community Podiatrists; delivering supervision for them regularly and carrying out operational duties.Main duties of the jobTo provide specialist footcare for patient with complex high-risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds, patients with neuropathic and vascular complications, patient with foot complications who are immunosuppressed and patients who have poor tissue viability, vulnerable patients and patients with complex mental health issues.The post holder will be clinically accountable and responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post requires accepting emergency referrals from GPs, community podiatrists, and other health professionals and will provide responsive specialist care.A need for education and up-skilling of clinical and care staff working with diabetic care. There will be also be a responsibility for patient education.About usThere's a place for you at CNWLWe're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 56,276 to 63,176 a year per annum (pro rata P/T) inc HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number333-G-CC-1617Job locationsPeckwater Health Centre6 Peckwater StreetLondonNW5 2TXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo work in accordance with College of Podiatry and Health and Care Professions Council Code of Professional Conduct including scope of professional practice.To assess, manage and treat high risk complex caseload consisting of patients with: acute and chronic diabetic foot problems, pre and post operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problemsTo use clinical reasoning skill in the assessment, diagnoses and formulating treatment plans of patients with a variety of high-risk foot problems and other medical conditionsTo provide podiatry care including wound care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.To use clinical reasoning skill in the assessment, diagnoses and formulating treatment plans of patients with a variety of high risk foot problems and medical conditionsability to cope with unpredictable work patterns as necessitated in acute wound care clinicsTo recognise and request when diagnostics are required and make onward referrals as needed.To recognise the need, undertake and understand the result of investigations such as microbiology, x-ray, and scans and respond appropriately.To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for prolonged periods.Develop and contribute to the care and management of complex wounds and lower limb complicationsTo apply and practice principles of wound managementHave advance knowledge of dressing and there modes of action and appropriate indications of their use in wound care.To have a good working knowledge of biomechanics and its role wound care and basic musculoskeletal problems.To take the clinical diabetes/high risk foot specialist role within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team.To promote multidisciplinary team working.To provide diabetes and other high risk foot care within community, specialist clinics, secondary care, wards and in patient/nursing/residential homes, this will be based on agreed referral criteria and ensuring patients are not placed at risk.To take direct referrals from GP; community podiatry and community nursing in the hospital setting and providing rapid access and expert clinical advise and intervention based on agreed referral criteria.To provide podiatry care including wound care for patients with musculoskeletal conditionsTo have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for prolonged periods.To line manage staff providing them with regular supervision and being available when they need.To take an active role in education of staff, students and apprentices. Job description Job responsibilitiesTo work in accordance with College of Podiatry and Health and Care Professions Council Code of Professional Conduct including scope of professional practice.To assess, manage and treat high risk complex caseload consisting of patients with: acute and chronic diabetic foot problems, pre and post operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problemsTo use clinical reasoning skill in the assessment, diagnoses and formulating treatment plans of patients with a variety of high-risk foot problems and other medical conditionsTo provide podiatry care including wound care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.To use clinical reasoning skill in the assessment, diagnoses and formulating treatment plans of patients with a variety of high risk foot problems and medical conditionsability to cope with unpredictable work patterns as necessitated in acute wound care clinicsTo recognise and request when diagnostics are required and make onward referrals as needed.To recognise the need, undertake and understand the result of investigations such as microbiology, x-ray, and scans and respond appropriately.To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for prolonged periods.Develop and contribute to the care and management of complex wounds and lower limb complicationsTo apply and practice principles of wound managementHave advance knowledge of dressing and there modes of action and appropriate indications of their use in wound care.To have a good working knowledge of biomechanics and its role wound care and basic musculoskeletal problems.To take the clinical diabetes/high risk foot specialist role within the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team.To promote multidisciplinary team working.To provide diabetes and other high risk foot care within community, specialist clinics, secondary care, wards and in patient/nursing/residential homes, this will be based on agreed referral criteria and ensuring patients are not placed at risk.To take direct referrals from GP; community podiatry and community nursing in the hospital setting and providing rapid access and expert clinical advise and intervention based on agreed referral criteria.To provide podiatry care including wound care for patients with musculoskeletal conditionsTo have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye co-ordination which involves highly skilled debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds, often for prolonged periods.To line manage staff providing them with regular supervision and being available when they need.To take an active role in education of staff, students and apprentices.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialHCPC RegistrationDiploma/BSc (Hons) in PodiatryHold a Certificate in local anaesthesiaDesirableClinical masters degreeIRMER CourseWoundcare CourseIndependent Prescribers status Skills & Knowledge EssentialExtensive knowledge of the effect of diabetes and vascular complications in podiatric care.Sound knowledge and experience in wound care including treatment modalities and BiomechanicsDemonstrates current clinical knowledge regarding evidence base and best practicesAbility and knowledge of appropriate investigations required In the treatment of the high risk footAbility and experience of foot health education/promotion of the high risk footKnowledge of national policy relating to the diabetic footEffective organisational skillsKnowledge of the issues involved with a diverse population Experience EssentialExtensive post graduate experience in the NHS working with high risk diabetic feet PodiatryExperience of education of healthcare professionalsExperience of multi-disciplinary workingExperience of working across primary and secondary carePrevious experience of line - management (supervision & appraisal)Wide range of clinical experience including complex wound care, with emphasis on patient with diabetes/vascular complicationsDesirableExperience of delivering patient education packageInvolvement in undergraduate and post graduate trainingCPD in leadership and management Key Skills/Abilities EssentialExcellent communication, IT, negotiation and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands; demonstrating flexibilityInvolvement in regular Audit or Research & Development Person Specification Qualifications EssentialHCPC RegistrationDiploma/BSc (Hons) in PodiatryHold a Certificate in local anaesthesiaDesirableClinical masters degreeIRMER CourseWoundcare CourseIndependent Prescribers status Skills & Knowledge EssentialExtensive knowledge of the effect of diabetes and vascular complications in podiatric care.Sound knowledge and experience in wound care including treatment modalities and BiomechanicsDemonstrates current clinical knowledge regarding evidence base and best practicesAbility and knowledge of appropriate investigations required In the treatment of the high risk footAbility and experience of foot health education/promotion of the high risk footKnowledge of national policy relating to the diabetic footEffective organisational skillsKnowledge of the issues involved with a diverse population Experience EssentialExtensive post graduate experience in the NHS working with high risk diabetic feet PodiatryExperience of education of healthcare professionalsExperience of multi-disciplinary workingExperience of working across primary and secondary carePrevious experience of line - management (supervision & appraisal)Wide range of clinical experience including complex wound care, with emphasis on patient with diabetes/vascular complicationsDesirableExperience of delivering patient education packageInvolvement in undergraduate and post graduate trainingCPD in leadership and management Key Skills/Abilities EssentialExcellent communication, IT, negotiation and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands; demonstrating flexibilityInvolvement in regular Audit or Research & DevelopmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeckwater Health Centre6 Peckwater StreetLondonNW5 2TXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeckwater Health Centre6 Peckwater StreetLondonNW5 2TXUnited KingdomEmployer's website