Podiatrist - Band 5

Job summary We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Podiatrist to join our dynamic Foot Health team in Lewisham. This permanent post offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients, working across a range of community settings, including clinics and domiciliary care, as well as within University Hospital Lewisham. As a Band 5 Podiatrist, you will benefit from a structured preceptorship programme and a varied clinical rotation across key specialisms - including MSK, wound care, high-risk foot management, and nail surgery - helping you build strong clinical foundations. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a passion for podiatric care, and a proactive approach to development. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to regular clinical supervision, in-service training, and clear progression pathways. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that's committed to high-quality patient care, professional growth, and collaborative working. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive and forward-thinking podiatry team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies across a variety of clinical and community settings in Lewisham, integrated with the Acute Foot Service, UHL. As a Band 5 Podiatrist, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care through individualised assessment and treatment plans tailored to patients with a wide range of podiatric and medical needs. You will deliver care in clinic-based, domiciliary, hospital, and outreach settings, working closely within a multidisciplinary framework to support the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and empowering patients in their care through education and self-management strategies. You will manage your own clinical caseload, using your growing expertise to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. You'll also play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to service development, while adhering to local policies, guidelines, and professional codes of practice. We are an innovative Podiatry Service and offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure designed to support your professional development and clinical growth. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 197-KH Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with a wide range of podiatric conditions including diabetes-related foot disease, vascular and neurological disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, dermatological and nail pathologies, wound care, chronic disease, paediatric conditions, deformities and urgent foot problems. Use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualised treatment plans. Undertake routine and specialist podiatric interventions including nail and skin care, wound management, biomechanical assessment, orthotic prescription, exercise programmes and minor surgery assessment and treatment where appropriate. Administer local anaesthetic for nail surgery procedures and respond appropriately to medical emergencies including anaphylaxis. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment plans to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Make appropriate referrals to specialist podiatry services and wider multidisciplinary teams including GPs, District Nurses, Acute Foot Clinics, Social Services and voluntary agencies. Deliver care to diverse patient groups including children, adults, older people, vulnerable patients and housebound individuals. Provide care across a range of settings including community clinics, GP practices, nursing and residential homes, hospitals, day centres and