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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Other
Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- Other
Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Other
Experience of delivering health education
- Experience
Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience
Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
- Skills and Knowledge
Awareness of Equal Opportunities – theory and practice
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
- Skills and Knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
- Education/Qualification
BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Education/Qualification
Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Education/Qualification
Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
- Other
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Experience
Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience
Experience of service development
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of audit
- Education/Qualification
POM certificate
Job overview
Band 5-6 Podiatrist (developmental role) – Harrow Team Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate Podiatrist newly qualified or experienced looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and make a real difference in the community? Come join our forward thinking Harrow teams at CLCH!
We Are Looking For:
- A qualified Band 5 Podiatrist wanting to develop strong skills and progress to a Band 6 Podiatrist / Band 6 depending on clinical experience with a passion for community-based care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate others, while remaining open to learning and growth.
- A team player who’s excited to innovate, embrace new ideas, and help shape our evolving services.
- A commitment to inclusive and person-centred care, ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and supported.
Main duties of the job
As a Development Podiatrist, you will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients with a range of lower-limb and foot health needs, supporting them to maintain mobility and independence.
You will work collaboratively with Podiatrists and other health and care professionals to deliver safe, coordinated and person-centred care, seeking guidance from Band 6 and Specialist Podiatrists where appropriate.
This is a structured development opportunity. You will undertake clinical rotations and receive regular supervision and mentoring to develop your clinical knowledge, confidence and decision-making skills.
Working with your manager, you will identify your learning needs and work towards the agreed competencies required to progress to Band 6 level.
You will:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based podiatry care to a diverse patient population.
- Develop your assessment, clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
- Work collaboratively across community and multidisciplinary services.
- Participate in clinical rotations to broaden your experience.
- Engage in supervision, mentoring and continuous professional development.
- Build the knowledge, skills and competencies required to progress from Band 5 to Band 6.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5-6 Podiatrist Development Role with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Band 5-6 Development role. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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