Community Specialist Podiatrist

Dchs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Derby is seeking a Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist for Derby City and South Derbyshire. Join a supportive service focused on high-risk foot care, wound management and MSK assessment while progressing your career.

We welcome HCPC-registered podiatrists who can work autonomously, manage a clinical caseload, collaborate in MDTs and contribute to professional development and quality improvement within community podiatry.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist holding Bsc hons Podiatry or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate working to Band 6 level competencies.
• Access to transport to enable locality working.
• Experience of working in MDT.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a specialist clinical caseload.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver evidence-based podiatric care.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk and complex foot problems.
• Undertake wound assessment and management where appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, diabetes teams, vascular services and other MDT members.
• Provide education and preventative foot-care information to patients and carers.
• Support development and delivery of high-quality community podiatry services.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, teaching and development of colleagues and students.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

High-risk foot care

Wound management

MSK assessment

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Podiatrist

BSc Hons Podiatry

Job description

Main area Community Podiatry Derby City and South Derbyshire Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 842-SCS-7733-26-A

Site Derby and South Derbyshire Town Derby Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

Community Specialist Podiatrist - Derby City and South Derbyshire

Are you an ambitious podiatrist looking to take the next step in your career?

Join our supportive and innovative Community Podiatry Service and develop your expertise in high-risk foot care, wound management and specialist MSK assessment while making a real difference to patients across Derby and South Derbyshire.

Whether you are an established Band 6 or an experienced Band 5 ready for progression, we would love to hear from you.

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience managing complex or high-risk foot conditions
• Are ready to take on greater clinical autonomy and responsibility
• Enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced HCPC-registered Podiatrist who:

• Has experience of managing patients with complex or high-risk foot problems.
• Can demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Is confident working autonomously and managing their own clinical caseload.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is adaptable, motivated and able to work across different community settings.
• Is committed to supporting and developing colleagues.

Main duties of the job

What will the role involve?

As a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist, you will:

• Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a specialist clinical caseload.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver evidence-based podiatric care.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk and complex foot problems.
• Undertake wound assessment and management where appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, diabetes teams, vascular services and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide advice, education and preventative foot-care information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality community podiatry services.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, teaching and development of colleagues and students.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Support the continued development of specialist pathways within Community Podiatry.

There may also be opportunities to develop specialist skills in areas such as MSK, nail surgery, biomechanics and other areas of specialist podiatry, depending on service requirements and individual experience

Working for our organisation

Why join DCHS?

At DCHS, you will be joining a large specialist community healthcare organisation committed to providing personalised, safe and effective care to local communities.

We are committed to developing our workforce and supporting staff to progress their careers. DCHS highlights opportunities for professional development, flexible working, wellbeing support and a supportive community working environment.

You will be joining a team where teamwork, professional development and patient-centred care are genuinely valued.

Our values are:

• Getting the basics right
• Acting with compassion and respect
• Making a positive difference
• Valuing and developing teamwork
• Valuing diversity and inclusivity

What can we offer you?

• A varied and interesting community caseload.
• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills.
• Supportive clinical leadership and professional supervision.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship and service development.
• Access to continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and clinical innovation.
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to work across different community settings within Derbyshire.

Person specification

• HCPC registered Podiatrist holding Bsc hons Podiatry or equivalent
• Abilty to demonstrate working to Band 6 level competencies
• Access to transport to enable locality working
• Experience of working in MDT
• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.

Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

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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 Linzi Clarke Job title Divisional Podiatry Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07824693920