MSK Biomechanics Podiatrist Band 7 | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	14 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£58,133 - £65,261 per annum (pro rata P/T) inc HCAS
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	14 May 2026
Location:	London, NW6 4BJ
Company:	CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7910922/333-G-CC-1553

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.

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 assessments, including gait analysis.

2. To apply knowledge of biomechanics and its impact on tissue viability, using pressure-relieving devices in the management of complex foot conditions

3. To develop and maintain advanced-level skills, working within an extended scope of practice beyond podiatry, including (but not limited to) referral for and interpretation of X-rays and other imaging, pathology reports, and post-operative wound management.

4. Communicate effectively with patients about treatment options in a clear and understandable way, enabling them to make informed decisions about their care.

5. To review and evaluate treatments and interventions in response to patients’ needs, continually updating practices to ensure the delivery of evidence-based best-practice care.

6. To ensure careful attention to orthotic prescription, accuracy, and detail when manufacturing high quality foot orthotics varying in degrees of complexity, including thoseintended for patients with a history of foot ulcerations.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

Clinical & Operational
1. All aspects of Core Podiatry will be expected by the clinician.
1. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools underpinning all core Podiatry skills. You will be expected to ask for help if you need it.
1. To triage referrals from doctors, allied health professionals, consultants, and emergency departments in both community and acute settings, using agreed criteria to provide rapid access to expert clinical care.
1. To diagnose and treat complex podiatric disorders, both as part of podiatric management and within the context of broader long-term condition care plans.
1. To perform complex wound care, taking patients’ foot risk status into account, and to apply the principles of wound management using established classification systems.
1. To possess highly developed physical skills and precise hand–eye coordination for performing skilled debridement of acute, chronic, neuropathic, and ischaemic wounds, often over extended periods.
1. To be involvedinthe day-to-day running of biomechanics/MSK clinics andservice.
1. To motivate administrative and clerical staff to work effectively with the team, supporting them in identifying and resolving problems to ensure the delivery of an efficient service
1. To work collaboratively with other team leads to develop and review guidelines and protocols for the identification and management of long-term condition foot disorders.
1. To work collaboratively across different sectors of the organisation to develop services that meet users’ needs by participating in forums and analysing feedback to deliver appropriate and effective care.
1. Be responsible for clinic ordering and stock maintenance as required by localpolicy.
1. To manage and prioritise one’s own caseload effectively.
1. To participate in developing guidelines, procedures, and service standards in biomechanics, working collaboratively with Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Consultants.
1. To ensure compliance with Trust health and safety policies (e.g., COSHH, workplace risk assessments, infection control, sharps management, and lone worker policies) and to report incidents appropriately.
1. To perform manual handling techniques in stock handling andequipment.
1. To ensure that all annual, sick, study, and other non-clinical leave is accurately recorded in accordance with service requirements.
1. To report all incidents, near misses and complaints in line with Trust procedures.
1. To report failure of equipment and contribute to improving health andsafety
1. To workinaccordance with Trust and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures,service standards, codes of practice, andprotocols
1. To participate in audit asrequired.
1. Attend and be actively involved in staff meetings and relevant meetings as required.
1. To work across different locations providing care whererequired.
1. To take responsibility for allocatedequipment.
2. To promote a professional image of yourself and of theservice.

Management


1To provide day-to-day leadership to junior clinical staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring effective delivery of team services.

2To take responsibility for the team budget, minimizing spending on agencystaff and ensuring staff adhere to local guidelines

3To take the lead in interpreting corporate policy and co-creating local guidelines for the team to follow.

4To lead a team of clinicians and support staff in the provision of pro-active high quality podiatric care and supporting peer reviewing of staff.

5To work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitionerinthe development of the MSK/Orthotics team as a centre ofexcellence

6Communicationofcomplexclinicalandfinancialinformationtoawiderangeofinternaland external staff, organisations andstakeholders.

7 To organise and prioritise one’s workload to achieve personal and organisational objectives, applying experience, knowledge, and skills to make clinical judgements. To demonstrate highly developed time management skills to balance clinical and managerial responsibilities effectively.

8 To use the non-clinical time appropriately by using it for but not restricted to audits/research/projects/lead work/meetings/education and training and recording this

9.Work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitioner to set work for staff around financial targets, stock management and clinicaloutcomes.

10 To ensure that yourown practice, and that of all staff under your supervision, meets the required HPCstandards

11 Toensurethatallclinicalstaffwithintheteamhaveappropriatesupportfortheirclinical practice and continuing professional development through team meetings, review, supervision, appraisal, training anddevelopment

12 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment bystaff

13To be participatinginthe monitoring, ordering and maintaining stocklevels

14To take responsibility, supported by Service Manager and Clinical Lead, for effectiveand evidence- based workforcemanagement

15To be actively involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of clinicalstaff

16. To be responsible for checking and signing agency returns and providing appropriate clinical references to agency groups on clinical expertise andreliability.

17. To participate in maintenance procedures and ensure that equipment isineffectiveworking order or that, should this be required, equipmentisrepaired as per Trustprocedure.

18. To undertake clinical and managerial supervision with staff members designated to you

19. To deputise for the MSK extended Scope practitioner when any problems ariseinthe running of the service or patient care.

20Tobeactivelyinvolvedinthe collectionofappropriatedataand statisticsfortheuseofthe team


21. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of all client records as required by legal, Trust and HPC guidelines in a legible and literatemanner.

22. To participate intheproduction of quality reports, includingaudit.

23. To comply with organisational, trust and departmental policies and procedures, and tobe involved in the reviewing, updating and implementing of these policies asappropriate.

24. To liaise with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Extended Scope Podiatry Practitionerinsetting up new service deliveryprojects or pilot in line with government standards

25. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate bythe Service Manager, ClinicalLead and/or Extended Scope Podiatry Practitioner, which may include supporting investigations i.e. complaints/Datix/Mortalities etc

Education

1. To keep up to date with current knowledge in biomechanics/MSK and podiatryundertaking evidenced-based bestpractice.

2. To be Involved in student training and staff rotations of otherdisciplines.

3. To ensure CPD and competency is achievedinline with professionalguidelines

4. To maintain mandatory training as required by the podiatry department andTrust.

5. To participate and undertake individual performancereview.

6. To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by theTrust.

Effort

To perform objective assessments of the foot with moderate physical effort on a dailybasis.

To demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity to clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as pain, anxiety and mobilityproblems.

To do tasks, which require moderate to high mental effort on a daily basis, for example concentration to write letters, develop policies and presentations, use clinical analysis and reasoning skills and develop appropriate treatment programmes and educate staff, colleagues and clients throughout theday.

To respond effectively to variable work patterns and stressful situations, managing time, adjusting priorities, and making decisions using moderate mental effort on a daily basis.

May be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions such as bodily fluids and working with homelesspeople,

May be exposed to verbal and physical aggression from service users or carers and will need to be able to demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.

To comply with local risk procedures when dealing with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extremeenvironments.



This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026

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