Extended Scope Podiatrist, Biomechanics & Podiatry
We need people who share our drive to change lives for the better. If you care deeply about the work you do, are a team player, like a challenge and are always looking look for better ways of doing things, you will relish the opportunity to work at Accelerate.
Extended Scope Podiatrist, Biomechanics & Podiatry
- Location:
- Accelerate Centre of Excellence & Innovation , London
- Salary:
- £47,411 – £54,857 (includes HCAS)
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- Closing date:
- 12 June 2025
About the role
This is a new and exciting role at Accelerate! Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in Podiatry and Biomechanics within the specialist field of wound and lymphoedema?
As an experienced Podiatrist you may have managed people with a variety of lower limb medical complexities. Bringing your experience to this role is critical; you will need creativity and compassion and want to develop and flourish within a team environment.
At Accelerate you really are given time to develop and time to care properly for your patient. This means you will have the professional success that you seek as a clinician and see the change you have brought to the lives of your patients.
You will be a Podiatrist who is looking for the next stage of their career. Your inherent interest and passion are important; skills can be taught. You will be keen to develop your knowledge for the benefit of your patient and team.You will have a passion to apply your growing expertise and knowledge to benefit your patient group.
You will bring a positive “can do” mentality, being a person who is creative and solution-focused is critical and supports the whole team. You will enjoy teamwork and autonomy to ensure the key deliverables of this exciting role are completed and you develop.
Respect and confidentiality will underpin the role, alongside integrity and the ability to manage challenging situations. Being proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail are essential.
Main duties
The post holder will:
- Provide specialist podiatric care, including biomechanics assessments, lower limb alignment, and foot health, delivered thoughtfully and collaboratively within the Centre of Excellence and community settings, taking responsibility for all aspects of podiatric assessment and service delivery, creating efficiencies and productive working under the direction of the Clinical Lead.
- Critically assess and provide feedback on podiatric/biomechanic management, supporting creative team work to drive quality improvement.
- Serve as a role model for junior staff, supporting their development as the role progresses, and provide line management where appropriate.
- Champion individualized care plans that enable patients to participate in their treatment, improving outcomes through tailored podiatric solutions.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to implement quality improvement initiatives, KPIs, and audits related to podiatry and biomechanics.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care that includes physical therapy, orthotic management, and podiatric interventions.
- Collaborate with the Director of Accelerate Academy on delivery of the Education portfolio.
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