Extended Scope Podiatrist - Musculoskeletal​/Podiatric Surgery

Job summary

The Extended Scope Podiatrist is an advanced specialist practitioner who supports the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with highly complex musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions. The postholder will work across the complete patient pathway, including outpatient and community assessment, pre-operative planning, operating theatre activity and post-operative care. The postholder will manage a specialist caseload with a high degree of professional autonomy, providing evidence-based conservative and surgical pathway care within the defined scope of podiatric practice.

The role also provides clinical leadership, specialist advice, education and supervision, and contributes to service development, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement.

The Podiatry 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 Specialist Podiatrists, the service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot deformities and pathologist.

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 that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

• Date posted: 09 September 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year pro rata p.a. inc.
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 293-SWNS-0629
• Job locations:
  Homerton Healthcare, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
  , United Kingdom

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

• Degree / diploma in Podiatry
• HCPC Registration
• Membership of specialist interest group

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
• IM&T skills, e.g. able to use Word / Excel, databases.
• Ability to deliver steroid injection therapy
• Experience of managing complex and specialist caseloads
• Experience of working within an integrated service.
• Understanding of all issues relating to clinical governance and service development
• Knowledge of current objectives within the field of Podiatry