Podiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic in Ilminster is seeking a passionate podiatrist to join their team, ideally in a full-time role. This clinic focuses on delivering exceptional podiatry care while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Responsibilities include transitioning a caseload, participating in community events, and contributing to team decision-making. The role comes with a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

6 weeks annual leave

Onsite free parking

Wellness support with Health Assured

CPD provision

Team socials

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• Good understanding of current best practices in podiatry care.
• Competent in nail surgery, biomechanics, and orthoses prescription.
• Comfortable engaging in marketing activities and community events.

Responsibilities

• Transition the caseload from the clinic owner.
• Engage with marketing and community outreach.
• Support the clinic’s vision to build the best podiatry clinic.

Skills

Nail surgery

Biochemistry

Orthoses prescription

Exercise rehabilitation

Community engagement

Education

BSc (hons) podiatry

HCPC registration

Job description

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We are looking for a passionate and visionary podiatrist to join our family!

Soleus Podiatry is a modern and forward-thinking clinic in the beautiful town of Ilminster, South Somerset. A podiatry presence was established here 18 years ago, growing into a self-contained 4-room facility with our strong Soleus brand in January 2021.

We currently have 3 podiatrists, and a part-time MSK/Sports Podiatrist, with a fabulous support team.

Our vision is to build the best podiatry clinic in the South West, which delivers pioneering and proven treatment modalities to make a meaningful impact, and enables us to fulfill our mission to help our community live happy and active lives.

We are working to be an inspirational clinic, and become a hub for student placements and apprentices who will benefit from our wealth of experience. We are already proud of what we have achieved and seek to grow our reputation further, becoming an integral part of our local community.

We are looking for a full-time (preferred) team member who will have a good understanding and competence of current best practice in all general areas of podiatry care, to include nail surgery, swift, biomechanics, orthoses prescription and exercise rehabilitation. We also undertake nail reconstruction and bracing, training for which will be provided if not already experienced.

Your role will be to help the clinic grow into its next phase and transition caseload from the owner.

You will also be comfortable engaging in our marketing activities such as social media, occasionally taking part in community events and spreading the word about our amazing profession. You will enthusiastic about imparting our wisdom to the next generation of podiatrists - a vitally important process.

We value our practitioners by dedicating time to listen to concerns, involving team members in decision making, nurturing a low-stress environment, encouraging furtherance of skills and confidence, providing lots of CPD to support career pathway, and mentoring their journey as part of our team.

We get around 70 new patients join us each month, and so far have been awarded 114 5* reviews on Google, so we must be doing something right!

Work/life balance is extremely important to us. That is why we found balance in working our 36 hours over 4.5 days, but within that we can be flexible regarding working pattern.

One of our priorities is making sure the team reach their potential to be autonomous masters. We strike the right balance of challenge and support to facilitate growth, making sure to notice and recognise good work and team work. There is a noticeable co-creation theme in the team also - everyone contributes to decision making and building our dream clinic!

Our Values:

We prioritise providing personalised, compassionate care that puts our patients' well-being first.

We treat every individual with respect, kindness, and the highest level of attention to ensure their happiness and comfort.

Authenticity

Honesty and transparency are at the core of everything we do.

We build meaningful relationships by being genuine, ethical, and open with both our patients and team members.

We are committed to continous learning and professional development, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of podiatry care.

Our team takes pride in upholding the highest standards while remaining open to innovation and growth.

Fun

We balance a positive and fun environment with the pleasure of making a real differnce in people's lives.

This fulfilling workplace setting is noted by our patients.

• Relocation Assistance
• Choose your hours to suit - we currently operate on a 4.5-day week.
• be part of a great team with excellent reputation
• get involved in local events and marketing activities
• brand new, fresh, clean facilities, with 2 GP practices next door
• onsite free parking, close to town amenities
• fantastic support from our admin team
• branded uniform and onsite laundry
• option of early start/later finish/weekends if desired
• 6 weeks annual leave
• team socials
• weekly one-to-ones and regular team meetings
• wellness support with Health Assured
• CPD provision
• contributing to team decision making
• constant reinvestment in new equipment and skills
• beginner mindset and willing to learn and grow;
• working closely as a team and respecting each other;
• being prompt and tidy;
• being polite, friendly, approachable and empathetic;
• taking responsibility for own actions;
• being confident and motivating.

Our current work pattern is 9.30-6.30 Mon, 8.30-5.30 T/W/T, 8.30 -12.30 Fri, but as we have sole occupancy of our clinic we can do what we like!

Starting salary £36k-£45k depending on experience.

The town of Ilminster itself offers lots of recreational facilities, independent fair trade shopping, designer boutiques and artisan foods, 3 gyms and beautiful countryside to explore. With excellent connections to London, Bristol or Exeter and only 30 mins from the South Coast, it is an ideal and beautiful place to set down roots and enjoy an outdoor laidback lifestyle.

If you think this sounds like you then get in touch!

BSc (hons) podiatry minimum, with HCPC registration.