Bank Specialist Podiatrist with Adults Musculoskeletal Service Band 6


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£48,307
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Eltham, SE9 5AB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

To provide advanced neurological & biomechanical assessments of foot function to isolate the cause of the pathology so that pathways of care can be followed by the team responsible for individual patient care. To undertake advanced gait assessment using an in-shoe force plate system and interpret/analyse the technical results/readings. To work as an autonomous practitioner, developing & agreeing treatment plans individually with clients. Support from senior staff is provided. To develop treatment plans and discharge plans through an agreed contract with each client, and to follow through the treatment plan with an end result of improved foot pathology & discharge where appropriate. To assess all clients at every visit and refer to specialist services as appropriate. To prescribe, and manufacture, orthoses/insoles/appliances/and shoe adaptations when required using the laboratory equipment. To prescribe, manufacture and fit chairside biomechanical and functional devices when clinically indicated. To be responsible for protection of health and wellbeing of all clients. Alert others to concerns where protection may be required for both children and vulnerable adults. To maintain all areas of the working environment in a clean and tidy condition, always meeting minimum department standards and adhering to Infection Prevention Control Policies. To have responsibility for the Health and Safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe practices and to always comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures. To complete accurate and contemporaneous clinical records for all patients on the RiO electronic records system. To comply with all applicable policies of the Trust and department. To keep up to date with developments in the Podiatry profession and meet all of the standards of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the HCPC.

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