Podiatrist - Band 6 in London

Job summaryGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting full-time Band 6 Podiatrists to join our expanding Community Foot Health team.Working across the vibrant London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, you'll be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team of nearly 30 podiatrists delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in clinics, hospitals, and patients' homes.What we offer:Diverse practice: Gain hands-on experience across a broad scope of podiatry -- including wound care, MSK, nail surgery, and specialist rotations in hospital settings.Home visits (2 days/week) with pool cars and mobile tech for supportClinical supervision, mentoring & ongoing CPDCareer progression within one of the UK's top NHS TrustsWe're looking for adaptable, motivated podiatrists with post-grad experience (or equivalent) who are eager to make a difference in a community setting.This is a varied, rewarding role with real opportunity for growth in a supportive team.Apply now and take the next step in your podiatry journey.Main duties of the jobTo work as part of an autonomous and innovative team specialising in footand lower limb pathologies.To assess, diagnose, implement and develop individualised assessment and treatment programmes for patients with an emphasis on medical need. This will involve general and specialist care within a range of locations, including clinical, domiciliary, hospital, and other external settings with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.To commit to a philosophy of care with emphasis on client empowerment and self-care.To work as a highly motivated team member within the podiatry andmultidisciplinary team setting and with external organisations and settings to achieve the best patient outcome.About usWe are a large community based service comprised of thirty podiatrists and two podiatry assistants who work across the central London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. We have a fantastic, diverse and friendly team and we work closely with those in the hospital based teams at Guy's and St Thomas'. The hospital sites offer multidisciplinary team wound care and review, musculoskeletal services and podiatric surgery.We schedule regular education sessions where we can all come together to enhance our knowledge as a team and have quarterly team meetings alongside the hospital based team.DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year p.a. inc HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-LIS10760MJob locationsArtesian Podiatry Centre94 Alscot RoadLondonSE1 3GGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical DutiesTo be responsible and accountable for the complex assessment, diagnosisand treatment of new and existing patients with a wide variety of Podiatric complaints.This includes diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders,vascular and neurological disorders, systemic diseases, chronic pathologies,emergency treatments, wound management, paediatrics, deformities, and nail and skin pathologies.You will be expected to treat a wide variety of patient groups including those with special needs, the housebound, children, the elderly adults, vulnerable groups and those from different cultural backgrounds with the possibility of communication barriers,To demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of serious and high-risk pathologies, whilst keeping fully informed of current best practice and becoming involved with the development, updating and implementation of evidence based practice guidelines.The provision, organisation and evaluation of highly specialised Podiatric care plans tailored to patients medical needs with regular review and the ability to identify and co-ordinate further interventions.Make referrals to other specialists from within the department and outside,facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated.To be aware and recognise the contribution of our assessment within thewhole health care package/profileTo undertake specialist diabetes and high-risk sessions for the assessmentand treatment of patients where duties will include:Undertaking Diabetic foot assessments and diabetic foot management andeducation.Working with challenging groups including those with mental healthproblemsManagement of foot ulcersTo identify risk factors and to prioritise patients into risk categoriesTo arrange emergency admission into hospital when indicatedProviding emergency clinical and domiciliary careTo participate in department rotations through areas of clinical speciality, for example, Nail surgery, MSK and Acute rotations at our hospital sites.To provide care in a variety of settings often involving the ability to work alone and independently, and also with the Podiatry team. Such settings will include (but is not limited to):Community Health Centres, Residential and Nursing Homes, Patients HomesTo be able and willing to work in some areas with high levels of socialdeprivation.To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye coordinationrequiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, and a comprehensive knowledge base, for example, highly skilled debridement techniques for acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.To conduct local anaesthetic techniques and minor surgery procedureswithout assistance, with the ability to manage anaphylactic shock if required.To be responsible for the professional day-to-day coordination andmanagement of patients caseloads and clinics. This will involve goodcommunication with other podiatrists and administrative staff to maintain good working relationships and communication.To ensure Trust standards and policies are adhered to.To be responsible for maintaining professional, accurate and comprehensive patient records using the S.O.A.P format, managing appointment systems and maintaining, monitoring and securing equipment, instruments, pharmacy and stock levels.To contribute to the strategic development and improvement of existingservices and facilitate the instigation of new service development by working as part of an innovative team.Participate in audit and service evaluation.To be safely involved in the provision of Foot Health education andappropriate specialist advice sensitively to patients, relatives and careers, and to organise and participate in health promotion activities and training events to groups, colleagues, professionals and individuals.To frequently prescribe and apply the application of technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment using specialist complex equipment such as Gait analysis systems and Doppler ultrasound. Job description Job responsibilitiesClinical DutiesTo be responsible and accountable for the complex assessment, diagnosisand treatment of new and existing patients with a wide variety of Podiatric complaints.This includes diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders,vascular and neurological disorders, systemic diseases, chronic pathologies,emergency treatments, wound management, paediatrics, deformities, and nail and skin pathologies.You will be expected to treat a wide variety of patient groups including those with special needs, the housebound, children, the elderly adults, vulnerable groups and those from different cultural backgrounds with the possibility of communication barriers,To demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of serious and high-risk pathologies, whilst keeping fully informed of current best practice and becoming involved with the development, updating and implementation of evidence based practice guidelines.The provision, organisation and evaluation of highly specialised Podiatric care plans tailored to patients medical needs with regular review and the ability to identify and co-ordinate further interventions.Make referrals to other specialists from within the department and outside,facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated.To be aware and recognise the contribution of our assessment within thewhole health care package/profileTo undertake specialist diabetes and high-risk sessions for the assessmentand treatment of patients where duties will include:Undertaking Diabetic foot assessments and diabetic foot management andeducation.Working with challenging groups including those with mental healthproblemsManagement of foot ulcersTo identify risk factors and to prioritise patients into risk categoriesTo arrange emergency admission into hospital when indicatedProviding emergency clinical and domiciliary careTo participate in department rotations through areas of clinical speciality, for example, Nail surgery, MSK and Acute rotations at our hospital sites.To provide care in a variety of settings often involving the ability to work alone and independently, and also with the Podiatry team. Such settings will include (but is not limited to):Community Health Centres, Residential and Nursing Homes, Patients HomesTo be able and willing to work in some areas with high levels of socialdeprivation.To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye coordinationrequiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, and a comprehensive knowledge base, for example, highly skilled debridement techniques for acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.To conduct local anaesthetic techniques and minor surgery procedureswithout assistance, with the ability to manage anaphylactic shock if required.To be responsible for the professional day-to-day coordination andmanagement of patients caseloads and clinics. This will involve goodcommunication with other podiatrists and administrative staff to maintain good working relationships and communication.To ensure Trust standards and policies are adhered to.To be responsible for maintaining professional, accurate and comprehensive patient records using the S.O.A.P format, managing appointment systems and maintaining, monitoring and securing equipment, instruments, pharmacy and stock levels.To contribute to the strategic development and improvement of existingservices and facilitate the instigation of new service development by working as part of an innovative team.Participate in audit and service evaluation.To be safely involved in the provision of Foot Health education andappropriate specialist advice sensitively to patients, relatives and careers, and to organise and participate in health promotion activities and training events to groups, colleagues, professionals and individuals.To frequently prescribe and apply the application of technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment using specialist complex equipment such as Gait analysis systems and Doppler ultrasound.Person Specification Experience EssentialExperience of treating high risk caseloadExperience in assessing patients (medical, neurological and vascular status)Experience of domiciliary workBroad clinical experience in general PodiatryDesirableExperience of working in a MDT Diabetic Foot ClinicExperience of treating MSK conditionsExperience of minor surgery techniques Skills EssentialAble to work autonomously or as part of a teamExcellent communication skills shown through quality of application submittedCommitment to continuous improvement of serviceDesirableInterdisciplinary working skillsSkills in supervising and training othersSkills in clinical audit Knowledge/ Qualifications EssentialDegree or a Diploma in PodiatryHCPC registeredDesirableRelevant MScDriving licence Person Specification Experience EssentialExperience of treating high risk caseloadExperience in assessing patients (medical, neurological and vascular status)Experience of domiciliary workBroad clinical experience in general PodiatryDesirableExperience of working in a MDT Diabetic Foot ClinicExperience of treating MSK conditionsExperience of minor surgery techniques Skills EssentialAble to work autonomously or as part of a teamExcellent communication skills shown through quality of application submittedCommitment to continuous improvement of serviceDesirableInterdisciplinary working skillsSkills in supervising and training othersSkills in clinical audit Knowledge/ Qualifications EssentialDegree or a Diploma in PodiatryHCPC registeredDesirableRelevant MScDriving licenceDisclosure 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 nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressArtesian Podiatry Centre94 Alscot RoadLondonSE1 3GGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressArtesian Podiatry Centre94 Alscot RoadLondonSE1 3GGUnited KingdomEmployer's website