Community Podiatrist - Band 5

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare is seeking a Community Podiatrist (Band 5) to deliver foot health care across Bromley. The role requires a degree in Podiatry, HCPC registration, and the ability to work independently. Join a supportive team focused on patient care and community health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for CPD

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatry required, with HCPC registration.
• Experience in specialist areas like minor nail surgery or biomechanics preferred.
• Ability to complete basic grade induction programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide foot health care and advice to patients with 'at risk' feet.
• Manage a moderate-high risk caseload and perform home visits.
• Demonstrate Bromley Healthcare values in daily role.

Skills

Knowledge of Podiatric conditions and advanced therapies

Evidence of ability to work alone and as team member

Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance

Knowledge of a range of assessment techniques

Education

Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent

Local analgesia administration certificate

HCPC registration

Job description

Site Borough Wide Town Bromley Salary £34,521 - £41,956 Inc of HCAS per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/06/2025

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Community Podiatrist - Band 5

Salary is dependant on experience

Full time 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has developed to join a committed, progressive team who work in a challenging and motivating environment. The successful candidate will have a responsibility to provide foot health care and advice to patients with “at risk” feet.

We are looking for a Band 5 podiatrist to work within our friendly and professional team. You will require a broad clinical experience at undergraduate level with an understanding of community podiatry services and intermediate care services.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession, the significance of Evidence Based Practice and clinical governance implications, as well as being able to work in, sometimes challenging, conditions to provide patient care.

You will hold a degree in Podiatry, be registered with HCPC, you will be expected to maintain a portfolio of development and be able to meet the travel requirements of this post. The post requires the individual to be a flexible and reliable member of the team demonstrating empathy, resilience and problem solving skills as a clinician.

Interviews to be held 12th June 2025.

Main duties of the job

Although primarily based in a clinical setting, the role is across the Bromley borough with a home visit case load. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

The post holder will be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate Bromley Healthcare values in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value health promotion through patient empowerment and education, therefore we require podiatrists who have excellent communication and assessment skills.

As this post is open to graduate level we will provide mentorship and rotation through specialist clinics to ensure CPD.

Registration with the Health professions council is essential.

For more information please see attached JD and PS.

Working for our organisation

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare

Bromley Healthcare is an innovative, forward thinking Community Interest Company providing Community Healthcare to Bromley residents and also certain services in Croydon and Lewisham.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful member of staff will be supported to manage a moderate-high risk caseload. Opportunities for rotation in MSK and nail surgery will be made available.

Management of a domiciliary caseload - routine care and diabetic foot assessment. Exposure to wound care and support where needed will be provided.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent leading to licence to practice
• Local analgesia administration certificate
• HCPC registration
• May engage in post-graduate study such as CPD courses and modules
• Ability to complete basic grade induction programme

Experience

• Able to use own experience to offer 2nd opinions to others
• Experience of specialist areas of work, eg minor nail surgery, biomechanics, rheumatology, the Diabetic & at risk foot and Health Education at university or on placement
• Experience in presenting information, adapting teaching/training to the learning styles of others
• Previous role as a Podiatry Assistant

Skills

• Knowledge of Podiatric conditions and advanced therapies
• Evidence of of ability to work alone and as team member
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of a range of assessment techniques; including diagnostic equipment e.g. Monofilament, Doppler,
• Hold a current UK drivers licence and have access to a car to be able to commute effectively and efficiently between service bases/work settings
• An interest in developing an area or service
• Evidence of team working or good knowledge of team working principles
• Able to reflect on constructive feedback from peers, and implement appropriate changes to practice

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

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 Mehmet Hussein Job title Podiatry service lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Mehmet Hussein - Podiatry Service Lead on 07715238418