MSK Highly Specialist Podiatrist Band 7 depending on experience

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Chesterfield seeks a motivated MSK Highly Specialist Podiatrist. The role involves delivering expert podiatry care, leading MSK Hubs, and mentoring colleagues. Candidates must have HCPC registration and at least three years of experience. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on diabetic foot health and requires travel to various clinical locations. Join us in providing essential healthcare services across Derbyshire.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for this role.
• 3 years of post-graduate experience is required.
• Ability to travel to various clinical locations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist MSK podiatry care for various patients.
• Lead and develop MSK Hubs alongside colleagues.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and apprentice podiatrists.
• Support diabetic foot-care initiatives to prevent diseases.
• Provide advanced biomechanical assessments.
• Develop outcome measures for evaluating treatment effectiveness.

Skills

HCPC registration

MSK experience

Patient care

Biomechanics and orthoses

Job description

MSK Highly Specialist Podiatrist (Band 7, depending on experience)

The closing date is 17 December 2025.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated MSK Specialist Podiatrist to join our outstanding team at DCHS. This role combines musculoskeletal expertise with a proactive approach to high‑risk foot care and prevention. You will play a key role in developing this part of our service, helping our patient population reduce the risk of limb‑threatening diabetic foot problems through early intervention and evidence‑based care.

What We're Looking For

• HCPC‑registered Podiatrist with significant MSK experience.
• A passion for patient care and improving outcomes in diabetic foot health.
• Strong skills in biomechanics, orthoses, and evidence‑based interventions.
• Ability to lead, innovate, and work collaboratively.

Main Duties

• Deliver specialist MSK podiatry care for patients with acute and chronic foot pathologies across community clinics and local hospital settings.
• Lead the development of MSK Hubs, working alongside colleagues to provide accessible, timely, and high‑quality services.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and apprentice podiatrists, sharing your expertise to build a strong, skilled workforce.
• Support diabetic foot‑care initiatives aimed at preventing active foot disease and improving long‑term outcomes.
• Provide advanced biomechanical assessments, orthotic prescriptions, and tailored treatment plans.
• Develop outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of MSK podiatry interventions.

About Us

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.

Person Specification

• Essential:
• HCPC registration.
• 3 years post‑graduate experience.
• Ability to travel to different clinical locations (not all sites are accessible by public transport).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and is therefore subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Wheatbridge Health Village
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
S40 2AB

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/