Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our supportive and progressive Podiatry team within the Hertfordshire Division at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH).

You will join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and improving outcomes for our patients. The role offers the opportunity to develop your specialist clinical skills, work collaboratively within a dynamic team and contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through mentoring, clinical supervision, shadowing and leadership opportunities, enabling you to grow and develop within your Podiatry career.

If you are a motivated Podiatrist who is passionate about delivering excellent care and keen to develop professionally, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, day-to-day clinical care across a variety of sites, working within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership, ensuring patients remain at the centre of care delivery and the highest standards of clinical care are maintained.
• Support the delivery of effective clinical pathways and contribute to maintaining high standards of care within the service.
• Demonstrate compassionate and empathetic leadership, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teach, support and inspire colleagues through the active demonstration of high-quality clinical practice and professional leadership.
• Actively engage in learning and professional development, continuing to build your specialist clinical and leadership skills within the Band 6 role.
• Contribute positively to our growing, supportive and dedicated Podiatry team, helping to deliver excellent outcomes and experiences for our patients.

About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience
Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• 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
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and if needed domiciliary caseload
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Word and Excel

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insole

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).

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year, Per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 824-HERTS-8130701
Job locations: Across west hertfodshire, across west hertfordshire sites, West hertfordshire, WD25 9NH, United Kingdom

Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Across west hertfodshire, across west hertfordshire sites, West hertfordshire, WD25 9NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical and Operational Lead, Rakhee Shah
Email: rakheeyshah@nhs.net
Phone: 07551402949