Podiatrist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a Podiatrist to provide high-quality podiatric care. You will work as part of a team to maintain patient mobility and relieve discomfort, engaging in clinical duties and health education. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Podiatry and is HCPC registered. This position offers a salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per year based on full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be prepared for restricted positions to deliver clinical care.
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change.
• Ability to communicate well with Senior Clinicians and GP's.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality podiatric care to patients in acute and community settings.
• Be responsible for a caseload providing diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in health education and health promotion.

Skills

Understanding of audit

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to handle difficult situations

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to prioritize own workload

Education

BSc Podiatry degree with local anaesthesia /POM's certificate

Driving Licence

HCPC Registered

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist

The closing date is 07 December 2025

We are looking for a Podiatrist to join our friendly team on the Isle of Wight.

You will work as part of a team to provide high quality podiatric care, to maintain mobility, tissue viability, independence and relieve discomfort to our patients.

Main duties of the job

Provide the highest quality of podiatric care to patients with a variety of care needs, both in the acute and community settings.

Be responsible for a caseload providing diagnosis and clinical treatments to patients, to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and to relieve discomfort.

The post holder will also be required to work with other podiatrists and student podiatrists; and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as a source of advice for patients, carers, GP's and other healthcare professionals. A Senior Podiatrist or above, will be available to provide advice and assistance.

The post holder will be required to have an input in to health education and health promotion, participating in training sessions.

The post holder will be expected to be an effective part of the Podiatry team, adhering to Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives, and actively contributing to their development

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Qualifications

• BSc Podiatry degree with local anaesthesia /POM's certificate
• Driving Licence
• HCPC Registered

Experience

• Understanding of audit
• Understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge and experience of working in health care setting
• Candidates must be prepared to work for periods of time in restricted positions throughout the day, in order to deliver clinical care.
• Computer and keyboard use
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Quality framework
• Ability to deal sensitively with patients, especially where there is a need to impart changes in their clinical conditions.
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change.
• Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
• Ability to be empathetic, handle difficult and emotional situations.
• Should be able to work in a team setting.
• Should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
• Prioritize own workload
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate well with Senior Clinicians. GP's and Senior Managers at all levels
• Ability to keep calm and diffuse potentially difficult patient encounters

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year based on full time hours