Podiatrist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Job summary

Worcestershire podiatry
service is excited to advertise this Band 5 podiatry role . This permanent post
has been designed to provide newly qualified and early-career podiatrists with
a unique opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of podiatry.

This is a full time post but we would consider applicants looking for part time.

Working across Kidderminster
and Bromsgrove sites, you will develop a diverse clinical skillset whilst being
supported by experienced clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams. This role
offers exposure to a wide range of patient groups and clinical environments,
providing an excellent foundation for future career progression.

Within our community podiatry
service, you will experience and have exposure to caseloads including wound
care, musculoskeletal presentations, nail surgery and domiciliary care. You
will undertake regular home visits and be provided with remote IT equipment to
support agile working.

You will gain valuable
experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams managing high-risk foot
complications. Opportunities include exposure to busy acute clinics including
vascular and orthopaedics and diabetic foot MDTs.

You will receive
comprehensive induction, preceptorship programme, supervision and ongoing
professional development.

Main duties of the job

Your
duties will include:

Assessing,
diagnosing and managing patients with a wide range of foot health conditions
under the guidance of senior clinicians.

Providing
podiatric care to patients with diabetes, PAD, musculoskeletal conditions,
wounds and other complex health needs.

Participating
in community clinics, home visits, hospital outpatient clinics and inpatient
services.

You
will perform nail surgery as part of a rota.

You
will join the team in telephone triage for new and existing patients, to
prioritise care for those most at risk.

You
will participate in peer review, reflective practice and audit, and actively
participate in clinical supervision.

Maintaining
accurate clinical records and contributing to service audits, quality
improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Professional Knowledge acquired through formal degree training at university.

Desirable

  • Previous , relevant NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
  • Certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Role modelling and good behaviour
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Reflective practitioner

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of podiatry in relevant areas
  • Understanding of the confidential nature of the post

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • Professional manner as a representative of the Trust and Service.

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: 22 July 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.