MSK Biomechanics Podiatrist: Sponsorship Available

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Job 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.

Main duties of the job

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 those intended for patients with a history of foot ulcerations.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
  • HCPC Podiatrist Registration.
  • Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of treating Biomechanical/MSK related foot Conditions.
  • Experience of working across primary and secondary care.

Desirable

  • Experience of foot orthotic manufacture
  • Demonstrate continued professional development in the field of Biomechanics/MSK
  • Experience of work in the

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the effect lower limb biomechanics in Orthopaedic/MSK conditions.
  • Skills to carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and orthopaedic examination of gait, lower limb joints and muscle.
  • To demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making skills in the management of biomechanics/MSK Conditions
  • Knowledge of current evidence based/ best practices
  • To be able to prescribe and carry out appropriate treatments e.g. prescribe foot orthotics exercises, strapping.
  • To have an understanding of advanced modalities of treatments relevant to biomechanics and as required appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
  • To have a comprehensive understanding of foot orthotics and their applications and manufacture.
  • Skills in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as wound care, vascular and neurological assessment and nail surgery
  • Ability and experience of foot health education/promotion
  • Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care

Desirable

  • Demonstrate working with diverse population.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

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