Extended Scope Podiatrist Musculoskeletal Service

Support the Specialist Lead MSK Podiatrist in the co-ordination and leadership of the musculoskeletal aspect of care within the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and play a key role in ensuring the service meets expected results with reference to national and local policies. The post holder must be able to demonstrate a specialist knowledge base within the chosen field including recognised extended scope training (diagnostic ultrasound, injection therapy, joint mobilisation, acupuncture) and act as a role model for providing quality care to patients and an expert training resource to AHP's, GP's and other health and social care colleagues., The Foot Health 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 of Specialist Podiatrists, the service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot deformities and pathologies.

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.