Advanced Vascular Podiatrist

CPFT; Hartford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Open to part-time

Compressed hours

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist with a vascular focus. The post will be based in Peterborough or Huntingdon and will work across county sites to provide high-quality vascular foot care in both acute and community settings.

You will lead MDT development, supervise podiatrists, and contribute to education and prescribing. A MSc or ambition to study, plus independent prescribing, are preferred; driving licence and vehicle

Qualifications

• Local anaesthetics certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area
• An MSc in relevant field or willingness to work towards one
• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Ability to demonstrate working at 7 levels in line with the Podiatry Skill competency framework for a Band 7 Podiatrist
• Accredited post registration training in relevant areas
• Teaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced clinical practice to patients with active foot disease.
• Develop MDT across the county and streamline transfer of care between acutes and communities.
• Oversee management of the most complex foot cases.
• Supervise and train other podiatrists and review competencies.
• Lead on total contact casting and prescribing.
• Travel across the county and work with multiple sites as required.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

MSc in relevant field

Independent Prescribing

Local anaesthetics certificate

Continuing professional development

Willingness to study MSc for NMP

Job description

Main area Older Peoples and Adults Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Full-time: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 or 9 day fortnight or 4 day week. Scope for part-time.) Job ref 310-MOPAC-8238709-A

Site Oak Tree Centre Town Huntingdon Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The P odiatry D epartment are looking to recruit a n experienced and autonomous B and 7 A dvanced P odiatrist w i th a V ascular specialit y . The candidate will wo rk to help develop the vascular services in the community alongside the high risk and diabetes provision in Cambridge shire . The successful candidate will be based in Peterborough or Huntingdon , working predominantly in these areas, whilst work ing with the adjacent trusts and internally to provide excellent streamlined care across the acute and community services across the county.

T he candidate will work in both the acute and community setting to provide high quality care to patients with active foot disease. Working alongside the Principal podiatrist and the team to develop and extend the remit of community vascular services. Th is senior role within the department requires good leadership skills across the county . The role also involves education to support peers internally to the trust and within the wider system.

The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in their field, and should be educated to master’s degree level with suitable experience in the management of the Vascular , High Risk and Diabetic Foot , or be working towards Masters level qualification . The candid ate should be working at the level of a Band 7 Podiatrist within the Competency Skills Framework.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will apply advanced clinical practice skills to ensure patients with active foot disease received rapid diagnosis, optimisation and treatment.

The right candidate will work to develop and establish improved MDT across the county and to establish streamlined transfer of care across acutes sites, to ensure patients can be treated and managed effectively within community. The B and 7 P odiatrist will operate appropriate clinics across the county and oversee the management of the most complex foot cases.

The successful candidate will supervise B and 6 podiatrists to facilitate smooth step-up and step-down processes and oversee the signing off and reviewing of competencies. The right candidate will be proficient in the ability to work at advanced practice level and have a working knowledge in x-ray and blood interpretation to optimise patient care. There is an expectation to provide and lead on total contact casting and prescribing also. See the job description for full details.

It is a requirement of this role for the successful candidate to undertake a qualification in non-medical prescribing if this has already not been achieved. Please note a Masters level of study is required to pursue non-medical prescribing in our trust so where NMP has not been obtained the applicant must be willing to undertake Masters level study prior to NMP ; this can be a module of MS c or a full MSc.

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

To be responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of new and existing patients with a wide range of clinical needs Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, including Hospital Clinics , Ward Round s , Health Centres as well as Residential Homes for the Elderly and Patients Homes

To use decision making processes to identify patients who require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialist areas, following agreed departmental referral processes e.g. Consultant Diabetologist, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Biomechanics and Orthotics Departments.

To provide emergency access during working hours for both inpatients and outpatients and to identify those who require medical or surgical intervention or admission to hospital.

To make direct referrals to diagnostic services, using results to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialists, following agreed referral pathways e.g. acute wound-care, biomechanical evaluation or surgical intervention.

To receive and provide complex, sensitive information and communicate effectively with patients and carers to gain informed consent.

To follow departmental clinical guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries and using evidence-based practice.

To support implementation and organisation of foot health education programmes for patients, relatives and carers . To provide foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care, Secondary and Social Services Staff .

To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.

To communicate and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

*DVLA have a number ofer periprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Local anaesthetics certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area
• An MSc in relevant field or willingness to work towards one
• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Ability to demonstrate working at 7 levels in line with the Podiatry Skill competency framework for a Band 7 Podiatrist
• Accredited post registration training in relevant areas
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience of working and liaising in an MDT environment
• Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of very high-risk patients on a regular basis
• Experience of managing staff
• Evidence based approach to wound management
• Experience in the development of departmental protocols
• Experience working in consultant led clinics
• Able to supervise and teach on a formal/ informal basis
• Experience of Quality Improvement

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent advanced clinical skills, utilising evidence-based practice
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Leadership and management skills.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic imaging (i.e. x-ray)
• Ability to interpret relevant blood results
• Able to participate in standard setting and audit
• Skills in reflective practice
• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
• Is up to date with legislation and current events
• Accepts responsibility for own work and can define the responsibilities of others

Other

• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• Ability to travel across the County sometimes at short notice
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
• Flexibility in attitude and approach
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

• Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
• Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
• Children’s community services in Peterborough;
• Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity .

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.