Extended Scope Podiatrist - Musculoskeletal / Podiatric Surgery

Job summaryThe Extended Scope Podiatrist is an advanced specialist practitioner who supports the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with highly complex musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions. The postholder will work across the complete patient pathway, including outpatient and community assessment, pre-operative planning, operating theatre activity and post-operative care.The postholder will manage a specialist caseload with a high degree of professional autonomy, providing evidence-based conservative and surgical pathway care within the defined scope of podiatric practice. The role also provides clinical leadership, specialist advice, education and supervision, and contributes to service development, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement.Main duties of the jobThe Podiatry Service delivers specialist care to a diverse patient population presenting with foot and lower limb conditions, primarily within a primary care setting. Led by an experienced team comprising Specialist Podiatrists, the service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot deformities and pathologist.About usHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.DetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 58,133 to 65,261 a year pro rata p.a. inc. ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number293-SWNS-0629Job locationsHomerton HealthcareHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person Specification Education / Qualifications EssentialDegree / diploma in PodiatryHCPC RegistrationDesirableMembership of specialist interest groupIndependent Prescribing Other EssentialUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Skills & Abilities EssentialEffective communication skillsAbility to communicate complex and sensitive informationIM&T skills, e.g. able to use Word / Excel, databases.DesirableAbility to deliver steroid injection therapy Experience EssentialExperience of managing complex and specialist caseloadsDesirableExperience of working within an integrated service. Knowledge & Understanding EssentialUnderstanding of all issues relating to clinical governance and service developmentKnowledge of current objectives within the field of Podiatry Person Specification Education / Qualifications EssentialDegree / diploma in PodiatryHCPC RegistrationDesirableMembership of specialist interest groupIndependent Prescribing Other EssentialUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Skills & Abilities EssentialEffective communication skillsAbility to communicate complex and sensitive informationIM&T skills, e.g. able to use Word / Excel, databases.DesirableAbility to deliver steroid injection therapy Experience EssentialExperience of managing complex and specialist caseloadsDesirableExperience of working within an integrated service. Knowledge & Understanding EssentialUnderstanding of all issues relating to clinical governance and service developmentKnowledge of current objectives within the field of PodiatryDisclosure 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 nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton HealthcareHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton HealthcareHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's website