B6 Podiatrist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is seeking a Band 6 podiatrist to develop clinical skills within a supportive team. The role includes comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and managing a range of complex podiatric needs. Flexible working options and excellent training opportunities are offered. Join a caring environment focused on delivering quality healthcare across Sussex.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training opportunities

Cost-effective nurseries

Qualifications

• Looking for a Band 6 podiatrist with clinical skills development.
• Ability to work in various clinical locations, including domiciliary settings.
• Experience managing a caseload of patients with complex foot health needs.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and reviewing of care plans.
• Deliver health promotion and education related to podiatry interventions.
• Carry out nail surgery and provide treatment for MSK patients.

Skills

Experience in wound care

High-risk foot management

Nail surgery skills

MSK patient treatment

Job description

Overview

Are you a Band 6 podiatrist looking to develop and consolidating your clinical skills? Part‑time hours and job‑share options will be considered. Would you like a career within a supportive, hardworking, friendly, fun and caring team with an experienced mentor?

About the Trust

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and reviewing of care plans, and potentially discharging patients when their course of treatment is completed.
• Deliver health promotion and education to maximise the patient’s potential gain from their podiatry intervention.
• Experience in wound care and the high‑risk foot, developing high quality, accessible and timely podiatric intervention to a caseload of patients with complex foot health needs.
• Carry out nail surgery and treat MSK patients.
• Work across a variety of clinical locations, including domiciliary settings.

Why Work for Us

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development and research opportunities.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Benefits

Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, flexible working options, excellent training, cost‑effective nurseries, active networks and a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

Diversity & EEO Statement

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Closing

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.