Lead Podiatrist - Wound Care & Biomechanics

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Coxheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered podiatrist to provide high-quality care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of complications. The post requires strong diagnostic skills, experience in biomechanical interventions and wound care, and a commitment to patient safety and high standards of record-keeping.

The role sits within the trust's community services as part of ongoing transformation to the Neighbourhood Model of care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered podiatrist with graduate clinic experience.
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills in podiatry.
• Experience delivering biomechanical treatments and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality podiatry care to patients with foot and ankle conditions.
• Utilising clinical judgement and risk assessments to maintain patient safety.
• Safeguarding patients and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting audits.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical assessment

Biomechanical interventions

Wound care

Record keeping

Governance & compliance

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered podiatrist to provide high-quality care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of complications. The post requires strong diagnostic skills, experience in biomechanical interventions and wound care, and a commitment to patient safety and high standards of record-keeping.

The role sits within the trust's community services as part of ongoing transformation to the Neighbourhood Model of care.