NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Podiatrist
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1 Year Fixed Term 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 not only busy and dynamic, but also 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.
All applicants must have been working in an NHS podiatry service for at least the previous 2 years immediately prior to application.
What You Will Be Doing
- Delivering specialist wound care to high-risk patients across community & 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.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly, diverse & supportive team of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Podiatry Support Workers 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).
- Comprehensive induction, CPD opportunities & career development support.
- Wellbeing programmes, active staff networks & a Just & Compassionate Culture.
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Our Values
At NELFT, We Are Passionate That
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together with our communities
We are looking for a HCPC-registered Podiatrist (BSc in Podiatry) with 2+ years’ NHS experience confident in managing diabetic foot ulceration in both the clinical and home environment within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
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Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME)
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 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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