Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist

NHS Professionals; Amersham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals, on behalf of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, is seeking an Advanced Podiatrist to lead podiatry wound care services at Amersham Hospital. You will provide professional and clinical leadership for service development, planning and delivery across primary and secondary care, focusing on reducing acute interventions and improving mobility and wellbeing.

You will work with the Podiatry team to develop treatment plans, including off-loading strategies and preventative risk

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Experience in advanced podiatry including complex wound care.
• Able to work independently and manage high-risk patients.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in audits/service improvement.
• Car driver preferred; travel across the county may be required.

Responsibilities

• Independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways, coordinating onward referrals when specialist input is required.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information for diagnoses and management plans.
• Manage a designated caseload, prioritising clinical needs and ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Provide education and specialist advice to patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service improvement through audits, training and clinical supervision.

Skills

HCPC registered

Independent working

CPD evidence

Car driver preferred

Education

Bachelors in Podiatry or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Podiatrist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Podiatry Department at Amersham Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership in the strategic development, planning, and operational delivery of podiatry wound care services across both primary and secondary care settings in Buckinghamshire. You will act as a key source of expertise in wound care, managing the holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex wound care conditions. You will also be responsible for delivering evidence-based podiatry interventions and clinical advice aimed at reducing the need for acute interventions, while supporting patients to maintain mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Podiatrist, you will be working collaboratively with the Head of Service, Podiatry Leads, and a wider team of healthcare professionals to help ensure a consistent and high-quality podiatry service is delivered across the county. You will be responsible for supporting the development of effective treatment planning, including off-loading strategies and preventative risk management for high-risk patients and those requiring specialised wound care. In addition, you will be expected to contribute as a proactive member of the Podiatry Service, supporting service objectives and ensuring all practices align with departmental standards as well as organisational and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) policies and professional requirements.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• To independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways, ensuring patients are directed to the most suitable services in a timely manner while coordinating onward referrals when specialist input or additional investigations are required.
• To undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information, including imaging and pathology reports, in order to formulate accurate diagnoses, prognoses, and tailored management plans.
• To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients, prioritising clinical needs effectively while ensuring efficient use of time and resources to deliver safe and timely care.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical documentation, ensuring all consultations, treatments, and outcomes are clearly recorded in line with legal, organisational, and professional standards.
• To provide education, guidance, and specialist advice to patients, relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting understanding of foot health management and encouraging engagement in treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• To contribute to service improvement and professional development activities, including participating in audits, training programmes, and clinical supervision while supporting knowledge sharing and the development of best practice within the podiatry service.

Person Specifications & Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Experience in advanced podiatry practice, including complex wound care.
• Able to work independently and manage high-risk patients.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in audit/service improvement.
• Car driver preferred; travel across the county will be required.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Amersham Hospital, Amersham, Whielden Street, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0JD