Bank Specialist Podiatrist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £24.66 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE13 6LH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

To carry out assessments and treatments of podiatry patients in a range of settings including clinics nursing homes and patients homes To work as a Band Six Podiatrist under the line management of a Band Seven Podiatrist providing support and clinical guidance to Band Five Podiatrists and Assistant Podiatrists within the service To work autonomously when undertaking clinical assessments treatments clinics and home visits whilst utilising the support of senior staff in specialist areas of practice when required and clinically indicated To provide podiatric care in a variety of settings including Community Health Centres GP Practices Residential and Nursing Homes Patients Homes Day Centres Hospitals Mobile Podiatry Units Hostels and Schools To manage a fully allocated clinical and domiciliary caseload working to scheduled appointment times whilst demonstrating flexibility to incorporate emergency referrals including same day referrals when required To use effective time management prioritisation and stress management skills to manage competing clinical demands and ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care To plan and manage a housebound and high risk caseload with responsibility for prioritising clinical need and coordinating the involvement of other healthcare professionals social services and voluntary organisations when required To have highly developed physical skills dexterity and precision hand and eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods To utilise comprehensive clinical knowledge and highly developed practical skills when undertaking procedures including debridement of callous corns and foot ulcers which may require treatment at difficult angles and in challenging positions To assess and when appropriate move and handle patients who may be immobile wheelchair bound or bed bound often within confined spaces To comply with Trust manual handling policies and undertake appropriate risk assessments within nursing homes and patients homes to minimise risks associated with movement and handling and the delivery of clinical care To undertake regular risk assessments of working environments and identify and manage risks to patients staff and others To work safely and professionally in environments which may present challenging unpleasant impractical or compromising situations To manage situations involving infections wounds and unpleasant odours whilst maintaining professional standards patient dignity and personal safety To understand how beliefs values emotions culture social environments and other individual circumstances can affect models of intervention patient concordance and compliance and to adapt communication and treatment accordingly To be responsible for the professional day to day coordination and management of patient caseloads and clinics To organise and participate in regular communication with administrative staff to maintain effective working relationships and ensure efficient service delivery To monitor clinic waiting times for all patient groups including priority patients and make appropriate adjustments to clinic timetables and appointment sessions where required To monitor and maintain adequate levels of clinical stock pharmacy supplies health promotion materials equipment and instruments To ensure all equipment and instrument defects accidents incidents and complaints are reported promptly to the Foot Health Manager and that appropriate action is taken To actively participate in and meet the requirements for Continuing Professional Development set out by the Health and Care Professions Council and maintain an up to date record of professional development activities To actively participate in the appraisal process and contribute to the development and review of a Personal Development Plan To participate in individual performance reviews professional and clinical supervision reflective practice and clinical coaching To act as a mentor to colleagues and contribute to peer review professional development and the development of clinical skills within the podiatry team To provide support and clinical guidance to junior colleagues and Assistant Podiatrists where appropriate To demonstrate flexibility and provide cover for other Podiatrists when necessary including at short notice To be willing and able to travel between Trust sites during the working day in accordance with service requirements To be able to work independently and safely when delivering care in patients homes and other community settings whilst maintaining effective communication with the wider multidisciplinary team To use appropriate IT systems and software including Word Excel PowerPoint and other relevant systems for clinical documentation reports presentations and service requirements To maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and Trust requirements To wear the required identification badge whilst on duty To carry out all responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies and procedures including equality confidentiality health and safety infection prevention and professional conduct To ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with professional standards evidence based practice and the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post This job description provides an outline of the role and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification Priorities may change in line with service requirements and new duties may be introduced following appropriate consultation with the post holder.

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