Podiatrist - Primary Care Foot Health Service


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£35,000 - £40,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW5 9AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Jun 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

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

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