We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our friendly team within NELFT. We welcome applications from new graduates and students about to graduate.
Our Podiatry Department is a forward thinking, busy service providing Podiatry Services to GPs in Redbridge & Waltham Forest. The population that we serve are both multi-cultural and diverse.
Your clinical work would be across an array of community & domiciliary settings across these boroughs, and acar driver is therefore essential to this role.
Our client base is primarily high-risk and you will be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetic, rheumatoid and vascular / ischaemic long-term conditions.
Previous applicants need not apply.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementing and evaluating care for a wide range of general clinical needs
• Ensuring that a high quality and evidence based treatment is provided.
• Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
• Support peers and the team leadsr and be an effective team member whilst also working using your own initiative.
• Actively involved in the provision of foot health education and advice to patients, relatives and carers and participate in training events where appropriate
• To manage a caseload within the allocated time including domiciliary patients.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Apr 2025