Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Job summary
Hereford &
Worcestershire Health & Care Trust is excited to two new innovative Band 5 podiatrist roles . These
permanent posts have been designed to provide newly qualified and early-career
podiatrists with a unique opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of
podiatry.
Working across Worcester
City and Malvern 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.
Within our Acute Foot
Health service, you 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.
This is
full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- Professional manner as a representative of the Trust and Service.
Skills & 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
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.
Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through formal degree training at University
Desirable
- Previous , relevant NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of podiatry in relevant areas
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
Closing Date: 13 August 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.