Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Penzance; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist to join the Cornwall Foundation Trust Podiatry Team. The role involves providing clinical support across multiple sites in west Cornwall, focusing on patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Flexible working arrangements are available, and ongoing training and supervision will be provided to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with HCPC required.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the Podiatry Team.
• Manage a caseload focusing on high podiatric needs.
• Participate in routine and high-risk clinics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Written communication skills

Education

Dip Pod M, BSc (hons) Podiatry or equivalent

Current professional registration - HCPC

Post Graduate qualification

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive, highly skilled clinical support to Cornwall Foundation Trust Podiatry Team.

Multi-disciplinary working will be an important aspect of this role to ensure best outcomes for the patient. Sharing of best practice with Podiatrists and other relevant clinicians will be key to this role and will involve patients, carers, and support agencies in delivery of care.

Clinics will be held over multiple sites within west Cornwall.

Flexible working considered.

Main duties of the job

We deliver patient care in a variety of clinical and community settings with a caseload focusing on the medically at risk and/or those who have a high podiatric need.

Clinical caseloads will be managed based on experience, with clinical supervision provided within the CFT Podiatry structure. You will be involved in routine and high-risk clinics and have opportunities to rotate through the Foot Protection Team and Musculoskeletal Clinics to support your skill and interest development.

You will join a team of experienced podiatrists committed to high standards of care. Support is offered through regular clinical supervision, in-house CPD, countywide staff training, well-being huddles, and ongoing training for staff development.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, and provide specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We are a people-focused organization where your role supports the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to this beautiful region.

The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff.

We work in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff are based in 13 community hospitals. Our aim is to have great people, provide excellent care, be a great place to work, and a trusted partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of residents are supported by hospital services in Devon, and we collaborate closely with partners there. The area sees increased service demand during holidays and summer months.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 201-25-430

Job locations: West area, Penzance, TR18 4TA

Job description

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Current professional registration - HCPC
• Essential: Dip Pod M, BSc (hons) Podiatry or equivalent
• Desirable: Post Graduate qualification

Knowledge and Abilities

• Essential: Excellent organisational skills
• Essential: Demonstrable excellent clinical skills
• Essential: Excellent written communication skills
• Desirable: Good presentation skills

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK registration. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.