Community Specialist Podiatrist | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

DCHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Chesterfield is seeking a passionate Podiatrist to provide care to patients with complex needs within a team. This role includes direct patient treatment, development of individualized care packages, and working collaboratively with Multi-Disciplinary Teams. Candidates should possess flexibility to work across various sites and specialties. Opportunities for professional development and supportive mentorship are offered. If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to make a difference, apply now.

Benefits

Supportive mentorship

Continuous professional development

Annual appraisal and personal development plan

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and treatment planning.
• Ability to work with Multi‑Disciplinary Teams.
• Flexibility to work across sites and transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for complex needs.
• Plan and manage own caseload including specialist care.
• Assess, diagnose and develop individualized care packages.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work in an “Outstanding” Trust? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs.
• Work with a wide variety of patient types and collaborate with Multi‑Disciplinary Teams in acute trusts.
• Maintain flexibility and work across sites and teams according to service needs; transport will be essential.
• Assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care packages to maximise ulcer prevention for patients with acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease, vascular problems and wound management.
• Plan and manage your own caseload, including specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatologic and biomechanical conditions.
• Contribute to the development and adherence of Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including hospitals, health centres and patients’ homes.
• Provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop close working relationships with our Multi‑Disciplinary Diabetes team in the local acute trust, our Podiatric Surgery team, other DCHS services and local NHS Trusts.
• Annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
• Supportive mentorship and preceptorship.
• Continuous professional development arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
• Be part of our team, contribute to team meetings, staff forums, staff surveys and pulse checks.
• Influence and help shape service changes, use innovative technology and make a difference.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.