Band 7 Highly Specialised Podiatrist

Birmingham-Community-Healthcare-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS terms and conditions

Relocation assistance

Retail discounts

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is seeking a Highly Specialist Podiatrist (Band 7) to join the High Risk team in Birmingham. The role is 22.5 hours per week and sits within our progressive community service.

You will use post-graduate Diabetes, Vascular and wound care expertise to deliver specialist podiatry in community and trust settings, with opportunities for teaching and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience and training in Diabetes, Vascular and other High Risk conditions.
• Work within a team and autonomously acting as a resource of expertise.
• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Highly Specialist Podiatry in community settings within the Trust including community clinics and hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential homes, nursing homes and in the patient’s own home.
• Provide Highly Specialist Podiatry Services in acute hospital clinics across Birmingham as and when required.
• Actively take part in presentations, workshops and study days with the diabetes team.
• Promote strong links with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Consultants, GPs, PNs, DSNs and others.
• Undertake undergraduate clinical training regularly.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Deliver training

Assessment tools

Education

Degree in Podiatry

HCPC registration

Local Anaesthetics Certificate

Diabetes management qualification

Wound care qualification

Masters degree

Job description

Find out more about applying to join Team BCHC.

Join our team

Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities.

Main area Podiatry Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (flexible working and shared hours of internal podiatrists) Job ref 820-8326260-ASR

Site Richmond Primary Care Centre Town Birmingham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Do you have excellent clinical diagnostic and interpersonal skills? Are you looking to increase your working hours or take on this internal opportunity to develop in a new role.

Are you motivated to achieve great outcomes for high risk patients?

An excellent opportunity is available for enthusiastic, flexible and motivated podiatrists to enhance our service offer within our progressive High Risk team.

You will have post-graduate experience and training in Diabetes, Vascular and other High Risk conditions. You will work within a team and also be expected to work autonomously acting as a resource of expertise.

Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills are essential. Your role will provide specialist input into community High Risk Clinics and High risk home visits. You will be adept in wound assessment and management and be responsive to urgent referrals.

You will be able to demonstrate empathy, resilience, a methodical approach and an aptitude for problem solving using your own initiative.

You will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team within community and secondary care and with colleagues across the Trust. We are proud to have excellent links with the acute sector, particularly in diabetes and vascular. You will also be involved in nail surgery and prevention clinics.

Main duties of the job

• To provide Highly Specialist Podiatry in community settings within the Trust including community clinics and hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential homes, nursing homes and in the patient’s own home.
• to provide Highly Specialist Podiatry Services in acute hospital clinics across Birmingham as and when required.
• To actively take part in presentations, workshops and study days along with the other members of the diabetes team.
• To promote strong links with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Consultants, GPs, PNs, DSNs, as well as other healthcare professionals.
• To undertake undergraduate clinical training on a regular basis.

Working for our organisation

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

IMPORTANT

• Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
• Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed and in depth information please see the attached Personal specification and Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications / training

• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent
• Registered Podiatrist with the Health Care Professions Council
• Local Anaesthetics Certificate
• Diploma in diabetes management in primary care or RCOP diabetic foot module
• Formal Wound Care Qualification
• Educated to Masters Level

Skills/knowledge

• Excellent presentation skills - verbal and written
• Able to participate in delivering training
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to a range of specialist client groups

Experience

• Relevant specialist post graduate qualification and in-depth experience in Diabetes
• Evidence of Multi-disciplinary working
• Extensive experience in Wound Care
• Experience of Podiatry in Primary and Secondary Care

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well‑being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

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.

Name Amanda askew Job title Podiatry Lead Clinical Specialist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07596887409 Additional information

This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN

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