Podiatrist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Specialist Podiatrist to join their esteemed Podiatry Department. This role offers the opportunity to deliver essential podiatric care to patients with various foot conditions while receiving comprehensive support and development opportunities. The department values diversity and aims to provide high-quality patient care across multiple community settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered podiatrist.
• Experienced in delivering podiatric treatments.
• Ability to engage in diverse practice scopes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality podiatric care for patients with foot conditions.
• Work effectively with the local team to ensure service provisions.
• Deliver a range of podiatry treatments in various settings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Podiatric care

Driving

Education

Graduate clinical experience

HCPC registration

Job description

We are looking for a Band 5 Specialist Podiatrist within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will join one of the largest and forward-thinking Podiatry Departments in the country. This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist to provide high-quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications.

The post holder is required to have excellent clinical skills to deliver a range of Podiatry treatments for patients in Kent. They will work with the local team to ensure service provisions are run effectively and efficiently.

A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at the start of employment. The Podiatry Department also offers a preceptorship package covering peer review, clinical supervision, support, and mentoring. A competency programme ensures all work meets high clinical standards and can support career development into specialist areas.

This role requires a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered podiatrist with graduate clinical experience to deliver high-quality care for patients with foot conditions and risks.

The department embraces new working methods, including virtual consultations, Wound Matrix, and Rio for clinical documentation. Services are delivered across community clinics, health centres, GP surgeries, hospitals, prisons, and patients' homes. Staff are encouraged to engage in diverse practice scopes.

Since many bases are away from public transport, driving and access to a car are required (subject to the Equality Act 2010).

The Trust provides a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and community health improvement. We value diversity and encourage applications from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

We collect information about protected characteristics to promote diversity and equitable career opportunities. This data is confidential and used solely for organizational improvement.

As a flexible working-friendly organization, we support arrangements that balance work, personal, and family commitments.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Kim Wippich
• Job title: Operational Lead for the Community
• Email: [e-mail]