Specialist Musculoskeletal Podiatrist

Join to apply for the Specialist Musculoskeletal Podiatrist role at OCM Ireland. Posted 12 December 2025. Band 7. Permanent. Pay £47,810‑£54,710 a year. Full-time/Part-time Flexible. Job Summary An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Podiatrist to join our dynamic Musculoskeletal (MSK) team within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Area. The role will involve timely assessment and treatment of a wide range of conditions utilising specialist skill sets such as orthotic prescription, exercise therapy and provision of specialist advice. It also involves collaborative working with Norfolk Community Health and Care (NCHC) biomechanics as well as the Musculoskeletal Assessment and Triage Service (MATS) within ECCH and NCHC. About Us ECCH is a well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the eastern region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders. We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits. ECCH is a social enterprise and staff‑owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future. Job Responsibilities Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients with complex biomechanical problems. Organise work efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time. Conduct comprehensive specialist assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes of MSK patients. Draft and implement individualised care programmes for patients with acute and chronic pain patterns, significant physical impairments, and psychological issues. Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching, and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals. Provide in‑house training and support to the Podiatry Service to embed core biomechanical skills into wider clinical practice. Recognise when patient needs could be more appropriately met by a member of staff of a lower band and refer accordingly. Make direct referrals to diagnostic services, interpret results and make onward referrals to secondary care services. Maintain clinical records in line with organisational policy and professional standards using the SystmOne system. Work effectively with other members of the multi‑professional team to ensure seamless communication of complex information and delivery of high‑quality patient care. Liaise with other agencies and services both within ECCH and external agencies including health and social care organisations. Attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings and in‑service training. Ensure confidentiality of all information relating to clients and staff, in accordance with organisational and legal requirements. Demonstrate ECCH values & signature behaviours (CARE: Compassion, Action, Respect, Everyone). Provide bespoke orthotic prescription using a variety of materials ranging from EVA to carbon fibre through external manufacturers. Develop individualised exercise programmes with suitable progression in line with patient expectations and ability. Ensure effective communication to enable patients to achieve their maximum potential for self‑management, particularly where this is impaired due to pain, fear or other barriers. Teach and supervise other health professionals, non‑registered staff and students. Utilise investigative imaging, as appropriate, independently or through MATS/physiotherapy leads. Maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including data collection. Maintain AHP consultant clerical responsibilities and project related administrative duties. Act as a source of expertise for biomechanics to ECCH's integrated MSK service. Participate and contribute towards further development of the ECCH integrated MSK Service. Support other staff in gaining and maintaining clinical competence and knowledge. Work under a legal framework with patients lacking capacity to consent, and provide capacity assessment support to other staff. Person Specification – Skills and Knowledge Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change. Self‑directed learning. Ability to work independently. Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and evaluate the application to practice. Specialist knowledge of Musculoskeletal podiatry and ability to identify and address poor practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Critical appraisal skills. Previous experience in audit and research. Presentation skills. Competent use of IT. Highly developed Podiatry skills, excellent knowledge of Musculoskeletal practice. Cope with unpredictable work patterns. Ability to prescribe a range of orthoses and assess / evaluate footwear. Able to work collaboratively within a team. Able to work independently. Committed to personal and team development. Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Motivated, driven, enthusiastic, confident. Communicate at all levels relaying often sensitive and emotional information. Flexible working. Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required. Qualifications Diploma / Degree in Podiatry. Current HCPC registration. Completion of relevant post‑graduate specialist training at master’s level. Evidence of other continuing professional development. Desirable Skills, Experience and Qualifications Injection skills. Teaching experience. Leadership experience. Teaching qualification. Direct referral to diagnostics. Previous work in an integrated Musculoskeletal service. Experience of working in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Certificates of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Employer Details East Coast Community Healthcare CICAddress: Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Kirkley Mill Surgery, Kirkley Rise, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF #J-18808-Ljbffr