Specialist Podiatrist - Redbridge & Waltham Forest

Specialist Podiatrist - Redbridge & Waltham Forest

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The closing date is 18 February 2026.

Part-time Specialist Podiatrist - Join our friendly & forward-thinking team!

Are you ready to step into your next challenge? We are looking for a Specialist Podiatrist to join our supportive, innovative team at NELFT, delivering first-class care across Redbridge & Waltham Forest.

You will be part of a service that is busy and dynamic, and proud to serve a diverse, multicultural community. From treating foot ulceration to supporting patients with diabetes, vascular conditions, and autoimmune diseases, your skills will make a real difference every day.

As this role spans clinics, community hubs, and home visits, being a car driver is essential.

Main duties of the job

What You will Be Doing

• Delivering specialist wound care to high risk patients across community, hospital & domiciliary settings.
• Providing expert treatment in community settings to support patients with complex podiatric needs.
• Creating and following evidence-based care plans to ensure the highest standards of treatment.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge & contributing to our positive team culture.
• Building strong, positive relationships with GPs, other health professionals, and patients to deliver seamless care.

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of Podiatrists, Assistants, and Apprentices.
• Our Head Office is at Hainault Health Centre with great transport links, plus clinics across Redbridge & Waltham Forest.
• Work in a digital-forward service with full laptop access & IT support.
• Enjoy 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
• Wellbeing programmes, active staff networks & a Just & Compassionate Culture.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).

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. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Evidence of continual Professional Development
• Evidence of post graduate training or equivalent experience (diabetic foot module)
• Registration with HCPC

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years working in the NHS as a podiatrist
• Experience of communicating across internal and external boundaries
• Experience of governance, quality and audit
• Experience of multi agency working
• Experience in treating diabetic foot ulceration

Knowledge

• An awareness of NHS priorities
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy & clinical governance priorities

Skills

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• Commitment to own development
• Excellent organisational and clinical skills
• 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

Other

• Applicant will need to be a car driver with a valid UK licence (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants) and have access to a car for work purposes.
• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Across Redbridge & Waltham Forest Boroughs.

Contract

Permanent.

Working pattern

Part-time, Job Share, Flexible working.

Reference number

395-WF070-25-C

Job locations

Across Redbridge & Waltham Forest Boroughs.