Job summary
Part-Time Role - 7.5hrs (1 day per week)
The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred podiatry services within a GP Practice and support the development of podiatry provision across a newly established Primary Care Network (PCN).
The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and lower limb conditions, with particular emphasis on high-risk and long-term condition management (e.g., diabetes, vascular disease, MSK conditions).
The post-holder will work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, community teams, and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes and reduce secondary care referrals.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions.
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Manage high-risk patients, including:
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Deliver nail surgery where appropriately trained.
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Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients.
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Refer to secondary care or specialist services
Maintain accurate clinical records using electronic patient systems.
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Promote self-care, prevention, and patient education.
PCN Development Role
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Assist in establishing podiatry services across the new PCN.
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Support the development of referral pathways within primary care.
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Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
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Provide advice and education to GP Practice staff regarding foot health management.
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Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Help reduce avoidable hospital admissions and secondary care referrals.
Multidisciplinary Working
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Work closely with GPs, Practice nurses, Diabetes teams, Community services, District nurses, MSK teams.
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Participate in PCN clinical meetings as required.
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Liaise with secondary care podiatry and vascular teams where appropriate.
Governance & Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
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Engage in continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
Pimlico is an NHS GP Practice. Our doctors have been serving the community of Pimlico and Westminster for many years. We provide a range of dedicated services within our practice including diabetes, paediatric clinic, chronic disease management and homevisiting service. We are part of the newly established Westminster Living Well PCN in which this position will play an integral part.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
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Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions.
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Manage high-risk patients, including:
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Diabetic foot complications
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Peripheral vascular disease
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Neuropathy
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Wound care and ulcer management
-
Deliver nail surgery where appropriately trained.
-
Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients.
-
Identify red flags and escalate appropriately.
-
Refer to secondary care or specialist services when clinically indicated.
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using electronic patient systems.
-
Promote self-care, prevention, and patient education.
PCN Development Role
-
Assist in establishing and shaping podiatry services across the new PCN.
-
Support the development of referral pathways within primary care.
-
Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
-
Provide advice and education to GP Practice staff regarding foot health management.
-
Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Help reduce avoidable hospital admissions and secondary care referrals.
Multidisciplinary Working
Governance & Professional Responsibilities
-
Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
-
Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
-
Engage in continuing professional development (CPD).
-
Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.
-
Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service development.
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Comply with safeguarding, infection control, and information governance policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
-
Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions.
-
Manage high-risk patients, including:
-
Diabetic foot complications
-
Peripheral vascular disease
-
Neuropathy
-
Wound care and ulcer management
-
Deliver nail surgery where appropriately trained.
-
Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients.
-
Identify red flags and escalate appropriately.
-
Refer to secondary care or specialist services when clinically indicated.
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using electronic patient systems.
-
Promote self-care, prevention, and patient education.
PCN Development Role
-
Assist in establishing and shaping podiatry services across the new PCN.
-
Support the development of referral pathways within primary care.
-
Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
-
Provide advice and education to GP Practice staff regarding foot health management.
-
Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Help reduce avoidable hospital admissions and secondary care referrals.
Multidisciplinary Working
Governance & Professional Responsibilities
-
Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
-
Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
-
Engage in continuing professional development (CPD).
-
Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.
-
Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and service development.
-
Comply with safeguarding, infection control, and information governance policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent.
- Current HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Nail surgery qualification.
- Strong communication and MDT collaboration skills.
- Understanding of NHS primary care systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a GP Practice or PCN.
- Experience in diabetic foot care.
- Experience contributing to service development.
- Experience in high-risk foot management.
- Experience working autonomously.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent.
- Current HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Nail surgery qualification.
- Strong communication and MDT collaboration skills.
- Understanding of NHS primary care systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a GP Practice or PCN.
- Experience in diabetic foot care.
- Experience contributing to service development.
- Experience in high-risk foot management.
- Experience working autonomously.
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
