Specialist Podiatrist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateforth Street, NW8 8EG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for x2 motivated and skilledBand 6 Specialist Podiatriststo join our CLCH Podiatry Service within theInnerNorth West Division, Inner Community Sites.

We are offering the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship a funded, Level 6 postgraduate qualification. Key points:

• Funded through the apprenticeship levy, not self-funded

• Around 18 months, delivered as blended learning (online + in person)

• Some universities offer a podiatry-specific version (Coventry University is one example)

• Needs HCPC registration and two years' post-qualification experience, and the Trust's support to take it on.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a podiatrist who is looking to develop their specialist clinical skills while working as part of a supportive, experienced and forward-thinking community podiatry team. You will provide high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical and podiatric needs, including those identified as at riskandhigh risk, while supporting seamless care across community, primary care and specialist services.

As part of the role, you will participate in CLCH’s Band 6 rotational programme, gaining experience across areas such as biomechanics, wound care and nail surgery clinics. You will autonomously assess, diagnose and treat patients, develop tailored treatment plans and support patients and carers with education, self-care and agreed care outcomes.

Main duties of the role

• Autonomously assess, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of medical and podiatric conditions, including those with at-risk and high-risk foot needs.

• Develop and deliver tailored treatment and specialist care plans, using appropriate treatment options to support safe and effective patient care.

• Participate in the Band 6 rotational programme, including specialist clinical areas such as biomechanics, wound care and nail surgery clinics.

• Triage new referrals, identify urgent or high-risk cases and prioritise treatment appropriately.

• Deliver care across a range of community settings, including clinics and patients’ own homes.

• Work collaboratively with GP practices, community nursing, tissue viability, diabetes, vascular, social care and wider MDT services to support coordinated patient care.

• Provide advice, education and health promotion to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

• Support service development through clinical governance, audit, supervision, mentoring, policy development and continuous improvement activity.

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.

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values -Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment,alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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