High Risk Podiatrist

Provide CIC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Provide CIC in Chelmsford is advertising a High Risk Podiatrist (Band 6) on a full-time contract with 37.5 hours per week, with a part-time option available. The role is based at Springfield Green Health Care Centre and NHS site responsibilities include autonomous clinical care within a podiatry team, with support from a senior podiatrist where needed.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose and plan care for patients with diabetes, vascular and other foot conditions, manage their

Qualifications

• Wound care experience required or advantageous.
• Independent prescribing or working towards it.
• Preceptorship at band 5 completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and plan Podiatric care for high-risk patients.
• Manage a caseload with a wide range of clinical needs including diabetes and vascular disease.
• Provide autonomous clinical care with supervision from a senior Podiatrist when needed.
• Collaborate with the podiatry team to deliver high-quality community care.

Skills

Wound care experience

Independent prescribing or working

Education

Degree/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

Job description

Main area High Risk Podiatrist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Part time position also available) Job ref 828-PROVIDE4231

Employer Provide CIC Employer type NHS Site Springfield Green Health Care Centre Town Chelmsford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for a High Risk Podiatrist to join our highly motivated Podiatry team. The postholder will be working autonomously but with support (where needed) from a senior Podiatrist, in a community setting providing a high standard of quality clinical care.

The clinician will have had clinical experience for at least one year and completed a programme of competences. They will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload.

Main duties of the job

To w ork with patients at High risk of foot ulcers or with currently active foot ulcerations to support them with management of their foot pathologies. The postholder will be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with wide range of clinical needs including: Diabetes, Vascular Disease, Rheumatological disease, Wound management, Neurological disorders, Nail Surgery.

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of the job main responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a position within Provide.

Person specification

• Degree/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Wound care experience
• Independent prescribing or working towards
• To have completed a preceptorship at band 5

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Professional UK clinical registration required for the role?

If we require you to hold UK professional clinical registration to undertake a role we appoint you to, Provide will pay for your registration during the first year of your employment.

Provide CIC continues to encourage all colleagues to ensure they have been double vaccinated and received a booster vaccination.

We recognise taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, service users, customers, fellow colleagues, and their families.

Our staff have been trained in 'Anti-Fraud' and will use technology to examine identity/immigration documents.

Disability

If you have a disability and need assistance or more time to complete your application or attending interview, please contact a member of the HR Services Team on 0300 3030 2661 or [e-mail].

Work Trials

Please check with your local Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible for a Work Trial. If you are interested in trying this job first, please contact the HR Services team and we can help you make the arrangements with the Job Centre and the Recruiting Manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage.

SuccessfulApplicant:

You will be required to bring all your documentation to your interview to show the recruiting manager and again at your pre-employment appointment with the Recruitment Co-Ordinators.

The information that you provide will be treated confidentially. If you fail to provide all of the information, Provide may not be able to fulfil our contractual obligations to you or may be prevented from complying with our legal obligations.

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.