MSK Biomechanics Podiatrist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves working as a specialist MSK Biomechanics Podiatrist, managing a broad range of lower limb, gait, and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal conditions. The post holder will provide expert care, including assessing, prescribing, and delivering treatments, and designing and manufacturing foot orthoses. They will also support strategic development of MSK Podiatry services and act as a specialist resource for complex patient needs. The role requires diagnosing and managing patients, providing education, and supporting clinical pathway development.
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
- HCPC Podiatrist Registration.
- Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.
- Experience of treating Biomechanical/MSK related foot Conditions.
- Experience of working across primary and secondary care.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of foot orthotic manufacture
- Demonstrate continued professional development in the field of Biomechanics/MSK
- Experience of work in the
- Skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of the effect lower limb biomechanics in Orthopaedic/MSK conditions.
- Skills to carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and orthopaedic examination of gait, lower limb joints and muscle.
- To demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making skills in the management of biomechanics/MSK Conditions
- Knowledge of current evidence based/ best practices
- To be able to prescribe and carry out appropriate treatments e.g. prescribe foot orthotics exercises, strapping.
- To have an understanding of advanced modalities of treatments relevant to biomechanics and as required appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- To have a comprehensive understanding of foot orthotics and their applications and manufacture.
- Skills in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as wound care, vascular and neurological assessment and nail surgery
- Ability and experience of foot health education/promotion
- Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
- Demonstrate working with diverse population.
- Education and qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
- HCPC Podiatrist Registration.
- Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.
- Experience of treating Biomechanical/MSK related foot Conditions.
- Experience of working across primary and secondary care.
- Experience of foot orthotic manufacture
- Demonstrate continued professional development in the field of Biomechanics/MSK
- Experience of work in the
- Skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of the effect lower limb biomechanics in Orthopaedic/MSK conditions.
- Skills to carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and orthopaedic examination of gait, lower limb joints and muscle.
- To demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making skills in the management of biomechanics/MSK Conditions
- Knowledge of current evidence based/ best practices
- To be able to prescribe and carry out appropriate treatments e.g. prescribe foot orthotics exercises, strapping.
- To have an understanding of advanced modalities of treatments relevant to biomechanics and as required appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- To have a comprehensive understanding of foot orthotics and their applications and manufacture.
- Skills in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as wound care, vascular and neurological assessment and nail surgery
- Ability and experience of foot health education/promotion
- Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
- Demonstrate working with diverse population.
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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Job summary
To work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics/MSK in the management of a broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal related conditions, providing high quality care.
The post holder will support strategic development, planning and operational delivery of MSK Podiatry services within the department across community and acute care settings.
The post holder will act as a specialist resource, providing expert care to patients presenting with a wide range of podiatric conditions. This includes managing individuals with complex medical needs and high-risk foot and lower limb complications, such as those associated with diabetes, HIV, neuropathy, and inflammatory arthropathies.
They will assess, prescribe, and deliver treatments, including designing and manufacturing foot orthoses of varying complexity.
As part of the specialist foot team, they will diagnose and manage patients; provide education and staff training; and support the development of clinical pathways to deliver integrated care for those with acute and complex long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job
MSK
1\. To undertake evidence-based clinical assessment and diagnosis of biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions, using advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making to formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans. To perform high-risk biomechanical
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