Job summary
Are you passionate about helping people maintain mobility, independence and quality of life through proactive foot health management?

We are looking for a dedicated Podiatrist to join our growing primary care podiatry services. Working within a dedicated primary care networks (PCN), you will provide high-quality foot health assessment and treatment, supporting patients with routine podiatry needs, preventative interventions and early identification of foot-related complications.

This is a part-time role to join our established and experienced team for 18.75 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one us, we are one of the UK's leading NHS clinical service providers and you will play a key role in delivering accessible, patient-centred podiatry services within primary care.

Main duties of the job
The Podiatrist will provide routine podiatry treatment, preventative foot health interventions and follow-up care within the primary care network and GP practices Patients will typically be referred into the service following triage, assessment or referral from the First Contact Podiatrist, GP or other appropriate healthcare professional.

The role focuses on routine podiatry interventions, preventative foot health care, diabetic foot screening, nail surgery services, patient education and the identification of patients requiring escalation to specialist services.

The post holder will work under the clinical leadership of the Lead FCP Podiatrist and contribute to the wider delivery of podiatry services across the PCN.

About us
Promni Health is a specialist clinical workforce and service support partner working with the NHS to help meet local workforce and service needs across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems.

Our services are recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson Awards in 2023 and 2025. We were HSJ Independent Healthcare Provider Finalists in 2025 and 2026, including receiving recognition for our Outstanding Contribution to Preventative Care, and HealthInvestor Award Finalists in 2026.

We directly employ over 400 clinicians including First Contact Practitioners, Enhanced Practice Nurses, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practitioners, supporting over 1,000 GP practices and a patient population exceeding 9 million.

It really is a great place to work, reasons to join us include:

• A fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that genuinely puts people first
• The only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work
• 12.5+ days of protected CPD and supervision time each year
• Funded development opportunities

Details
Date posted: 25 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0149-26-0159
Job locations: Earls Court Medical Centre, 248 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AD; Emperors Gate Surgery, 49 Emperors Gate, London, SW7 4HJ

Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice

• Assess and treat patients presenting with a range of routine podiatry and foot health needs
• Deliver routine nail care and nail reduction procedures
• Provide corn and callus management
• Undertake basic diabetic foot screening and risk assessment in accordance with local protocols
• Identify and appropriately escalate patients presenting with diabetic foot complications, infection, vascular compromise or other high-risk foot conditions in accordance with local pathways
• Escalate patients presenting with undifferentiated, complex, high-risk or non-routine presentations to the Lead FCP Podiatrist or appropriate specialist service in accordance with local pathways
• Deliver foot health education and self-management advice to patients and carers
• Refer patients appropriately into specialist podiatry services, GP services and secondary care pathways following assessment and treatment
• Recognise red flag presentations and escalate appropriately in line with local pathways and governance procedures
• Promote mobility, independence and preventative foot health interventions
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with HCPC, Royal College of Podiatry and Promni Health standards
• Deliver care in accordance with evidence-based practice and professional guidelines

Service Delivery

• Deliver podiatry clinics across designated Primary Care Network sites
• Support the reduction of waiting times and improve patient access to podiatry services
• Contribute to achievement of service activity and quality targets
• Ensure efficient utilisation of clinical appointment capacity
• Participate in service audits, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Care Navigators, First Contact Practitioners and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with the Lead FCP Podiatrist
• Escalate clinical concerns and complex cases appropriately
• Support a positive team culture and contribute to service improvement discussions
• Share learning and best practice with colleagues

Professional Development

• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning
• Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio
• Attend mandatory training and service-specific training programmes
• Maintain HCPC registration and professional standards
• Participate in clinical audits and reflective practice activities

Key Skills and Attributes

• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising professional limitations
• Organised and able to manage workload effectively
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Positive, professional and flexible approach
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good IT skills and ability to use digital clinical systems

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent recognised qualification
• Current HCPC registration as a Podiatrist
• Member of the Royal College of Podiatry or willingness to become a member

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable podiatry assessment and treatment skills
• Knowledge of diabetic foot screening and risk assessment principles
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Desirable

• Previous NHS podiatry experience
• Experience working within primary care or community services
• Experience using EMIS and/or SystmOne
• Experience delivering diabetic foot screening clinics
• Nail surgery qualification and/or previous experience undertaking nail surgery procedures
• Experience participating in audit or service improvement projects

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).