Substantive Podiatry Assistant - Band 3 | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 Per hour, excluding HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 4DG |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7803616/363-CTH7803616 |
Summary
The post holder will provide foot care treatment to patients assessed suitable by the Podiatrist within a hospital setting; community clinical settings, and patients’ own homes, as well as providing clerical and clinical support duties as required.
The Podiatry assistant will report directly to a Senior Podiatrist, who has supervisory responsibility for the Podiatry Assistant. The Senior Podiatrist reports to the Podiatry Clinical Lead based within the Podiatry Department
To implement foot care treatment plans for patients referred to Podiatry Assistant Clinics by the podiatrist and maintain adequate records of such treatments.
To make clinical judgments, regarding onward referral for further clinical investigation and treatment.
To manage the discharge of patients under their care, recognizing conditions outside their scope of practice, and to make the appropriate referrals.To undertake home visiting of patients assessed suitable by the podiatrist. Organizing and prioritizing patient caseload, determining best treatment options and modifying care plans according to needs for patients within scope of practice.
Please see attached JD for full list of main duties.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder
Please see JD attachment
The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospital.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026