Extended Scope Podiatrist Musculoskeletal Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role supports the Specialist Lead MSK Podiatrist in coordinating and leading musculoskeletal care within the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. The post holder will ensure the service meets national and local policy requirements, demonstrating specialist knowledge in areas like diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy. They will act as a role model for quality patient care and an expert training resource for other healthcare professionals. The Foot Health Service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot and lower limb conditions in a primary care setting.
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma in Podiatry recognised for HCPC registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Podiatrist.
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in musculoskeletal podiatry, injection therapy, clinical education or a
- Membership of a relevant professional or specialist interest group. o Management or leadership training.
- Skill/Abilities
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information clearly and compassionately to patients, carers and colleagues.
- Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and care-planning skills for complex musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions.
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload, work autonomously, meet deadlines and respond appropriately to pressure.
- Competence in local anaesthetic administration.
- Competence in steroid or other therapeutic injection techniques.
- Substantial post-registration podiatry experience in musculosketelal care, including management of complex and specialist caseloads with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience of staff supervision, student education, rotation support or competency assessment.
- Advanced specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal podiatry and the management of complex foot and ankle conditions.
- Knowledge of relevant national and local podiatry strategy, clinical guidance, professional standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and interfaces of other professional groups across primary, community and secondary care.
- Other
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Flexible and willing to work across community sites in Hackney according to service need.
- Education & Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Podiatry recognised for HCPC registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Podiatrist.
- Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in musculoskeletal podiatry, injection therapy, clinical education or a
- Membership of a relevant professional or specialist interest group. o Management or leadership training.
- Skill/Abilities
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information clearly and compassionately to patients, carers and colleagues.
- Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and care-planning skills for complex musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions.
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload, work autonomously, meet deadlines and respond appropriately to pressure.
- Competence in local anaesthetic administration.
- Competence in steroid or other therapeutic injection techniques.
- Substantial post-registration podiatry experience in musculosketelal care, including management of complex and specialist caseloads with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience of staff supervision, student education, rotation support or competency assessment.
- Advanced specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal podiatry and the management of complex foot and ankle conditions.
- Knowledge of relevant national and local podiatry strategy, clinical guidance, professional standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and interfaces of other professional groups across primary, community and secondary care.
- Other
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Flexible and willing to work across community sites in Hackney according to service need.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Extended Scope Podiatrist Musculoskeletal Service
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Support the Specialist Lead MSK Podiatrist in the co-ordination and leadership of the musculoskeletal aspect of care within the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and play a key role in ensuring the service meets expected results with reference to national and local policies. The post holder must be able to demonstrate a specialist knowledge base within the chosen field including recognised extended scope training (diagnostic ultrasound, injection therapy, joint mobilisation, acupuncture) and act as a role model for providing quality care to patients and an expert training resource to AHP's, GP's and other health and social care colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Foot Health Service delivers specialist care to a diverse patient population presenting with foot and lower limb conditions, primarily within a primary care setting. Led by an experienced team comprising of Specialist Podiatrists, the service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot deformities and pathologies.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact th
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