Podiatrist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We
are seeking an enthusiastic band 6 podiatrist to join our friendly,
progressive and supportive podiatry team. This role is designed to offer a
podiatrist the opportunity to continue to build and maintain their clinical
skillset within a structured and supported environment.

The
podiatry service operates mainly from a central hub at Surbiton Health Centre
where we operate a multi-chair clinic alongside several other community-based
health services. This ensures that all podiatrists in the team are very well
supported and can access multidisciplinary working across other health
professions such as lower limb and physiotherapy. This offers a unique learning
opportunity across our community health services. We also work closely with our
district nursing and tissue viability colleagues ensuring our patients receive
multidisciplinary care delivered in the community.

Working
within this setting means you will never be working alone. There will be
quarterly one to ones, clinical supervision sessions, interdepartmental
meetings, protected time for continued professional development and annual
appraisal. Our service covers nail surgery under local anaesthesia,
biomechanics with orthoses provision, core podiatry including domiciliary care
and high-risk foot care with wound care, Our biomechanics service is fortunate
to be able to offer shockwave therapy and presents a further opportunity to the
successful candidate with rotation through all our podiatry specialisms.

Main duties of the job

Main
duties

Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment for patients with a wide range of podiatric conditions,
including high-risk and complex cases such as those related
to Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Manage and treat foot ulcers, infections, and
wound care, contributing to prevention of complications and hospital
admissions.

Undertake nail surgery and other minor
podiatric procedures in line with clinical protocols.

Deliver biomechanical assessments and orthotic
interventions where appropriate including shockwave therapy.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team,
liaising with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated
patient care.

Participate in clinical audit, service
evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to support service
development.

Promote patient education and preventative
care, particularly for high-risk groups.

Maintain accurate clinical
documentation and adhere to professional, legal, and organisational
standards.

As
part of the induction into this role, the successful candidate will have a
funded training opportunity of up to the value of £800 to allow them to
complete The Foot in Diabetes Module provided by the Royal College of
Podiatry. This training supports the development of knowledge and clinical
skills in the management of patients with diabetes and high-risk foot
conditions.

There
may also be opportunities for the successful candidate to work within the
organisations private podiatry services.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals
• Appreciation of good record keeping and communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety
• Problem solving skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate CPD
• Awareness of National Service Frameworks

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a podiatrist
• Bsc. Hons in podiatry Local Analgesia
• Evidence of CPD portfolio to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diabetes foot module
• Previous experience of electronic health records

Any Other Factors

Essential

• Current driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
• Willingness to ask for and take advice.
• Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary.
• Commitment to team work.
• Commitment to high standard of care.
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of NHS podiatry, including domiciliary care provision
• Diabetic patient assessment
• Provision of high risk/ulcer treatments
• Nail surgery biomechanics

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed physical skills, precision hand-eye co-ordination for prolonged periods
• Nail surgery, health promotion, and biomechanics skills
• Effective communication
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Positive attitude to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Must have ability to travel independently as will be required to carry out domiciliary work and work from different locations
• Candidates should have responsible and caring attitude
• Should be able to work independently but also as part of a team
• To demonstrate initiative
• Confident and friendly
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Reliable
• Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to cope with challenges
• Good time keeping
• Smart appearance

Closing Date: 13 November 2026