High Risk Podiatrist

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

Job summary

Provide CIC is seeking a High Risk Podiatrist (Band 6) on a permanent contract in Chelmsford. The post offers 37.5 hours per week (full time) with a part-time option, and salaries in the £39,959–£48,117 range.

You will work autonomously within a supportive team, delivering specialist podiatric care to patients at high risk of foot ulceration and with diverse clinical needs.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in podiatry.
• Wound care experience preferred.
• Independent prescribing or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for high-risk patients.
• Manage ongoing care and develop personalised treatment plans for foot health.

Skills

Clinical experience

Independent prescribing

Wound care

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-A

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 28/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Join our highly motivated Podiatry team as a High Risk Podiatrist and play a key role in delivering high-quality care within the community.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while benefiting from the support and expertise of senior Podiatrists when needed. You will assess, diagnose, and develop personalised treatment plans for patients with a wide range of clinical needs, helping to improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of clinical experience and have completed a relevant programme of competencies. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and work within a welcoming and dedicated service, we would love to hear from you.

Skilled Worker Visa's are available for this role

Main duties of the job

In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management for patients at high risk of foot ulceration, as well as those with active ulcerations. Working closely with patients, you will support them in managing their foot health and improving their overall wellbeing.

You will deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse patient group with a wide range of clinical needs, including diabetes, vascular disease, rheumatological conditions, wound management, neurological disorders, and nail surgery. As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will use your clinical expertise to develop and evaluate individualised care plans, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of the job main responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description.

Person specification

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

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.