Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our friendly team within NELFT. We welcome applications from new graduates and students about to graduate.
Our Podiatry Department is a forward thinking, busy service providing Podiatry Services to GPs in Havering and Barking & Dagenham. The population that we serve are both multi-cultural and diverse.
Your clinical work would be across an array of community & domiciliary settings across these boroughs. A car driver is therefore essential to this role.
Our client base is primarily high-risk and you will be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetic, rheumatoid and vascular / ischaemic long-term conditions.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementing and evaluating care for a wide range of general clinical needs
- Ensuring that a high quality and evidence based treatment is provided.
- Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Support peers and the team leader and be an effective team member whilst also working using your own initiative.
- Actively involved in the provision of foot health education and advice to patients, relatives and carers and participate in training events where appropriate
- To manage a caseload within the allocated time including domiciliary patients.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine (NB - student will not have this yet)
- Registration with HCPC (NB student may not have this yet)
- Evidence of continual Professional Development (as part of studies if student)
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
- Applicant will need to be a car driver with a valid UK licence(this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and access to a car for work purposes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and clinical skills
- Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude
- Commitment to own development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of governance , quality and audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and organise activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy , and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of local Health Priorities including cultural diversity
Desirable
- An awareness of NHS priorities
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- We are kind/We are respectful/We work together with our communities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine (NB - student will not have this yet)
- Registration with HCPC (NB student may not have this yet)
- Evidence of continual Professional Development (as part of studies if student)
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area.
- Applicant will need to be a car driver with a valid UK licence(this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and access to a car for work purposes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and clinical skills
- Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude
- Commitment to own development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of governance , quality and audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and organise activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy , and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of local Health Priorities including cultural diversity
Desirable
- An awareness of NHS priorities
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- We are kind/We are respectful/We work together with our communities
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).
