Podiatrist

Louder Than Words; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Devon is looking for a qualified Podiatrist to join their team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing various podiatric services, and requires HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working patterns and a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, adaptability, and have experience working as part of a team.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Professional development funding

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience in team working and managing podiatric conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining a professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with various podiatric needs.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Work across different clinical settings and maintain a domiciliary caseload.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good time management

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Education

BSc or MSc in Podiatry

HCPC Registration

Local Analgesia Certificate

POMS Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Podiatrist required at Band 5. 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post. Base: Beauchamp Centre, Mount Gould Hospital. Working across the commissioned area of Plymouth, West Devon and the South Hams. The service provides integrated podiatry care across primary and secondary care, including community, hospital and domiciliary settings. This role requires HCPC registration and offers the flexibility to work across multiple settings with a rotation as needed.

For informal enquiries, please contact Cathi Smith, Podiatry Clinical Lead, on 01752 434855. Email inquiries can be sent to: [contact details removed for privacy in advert].

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with a range of general podiatry needs including wound care, new patient assessments, short episodes of care, and long-term condition care (e.g., diabetes, vascular conditions, arthritis, basic foot-related MSK disorders).
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care; work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work across a variety of clinical settings and maintain a domiciliary caseload as required by the service; participate in clinic rotation across diabetes pathway within different NHS Trust settings.
• Collaborate with orthotic services, community nursing teams, wards, residential and nursing homes, and both primary and secondary care colleagues within the local Diabetes MDT.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc or MSc in Podiatry
• HCPC Registration
• Local Analgesia Certificate
• POMS Certificate

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of team working
• Maintaining a professional portfolio
• Management & treatment of a range of general podiatric conditions
• Placement experience

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication: written, verbal and IT
• High personal and professional standards
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
• Motivated, enthusiastic and a good team worker
• Ability to use own initiative; flexible and adaptable to service priorities
• Open to constructive criticism and direction from senior staff

Knowledge (Essential)

• Health and Safety; computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Professional boundaries and governance/patient safety awareness
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development

Additional Requirements

• Ability to access and travel to patient homes across the locality

Other Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required as part of the recruitment process
• UK Skilled Worker sponsorship: applications from those requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications
• UK registration with current professional status required; see NHS Careers for details

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 5; Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

About Us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. We value kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility and collaboration. We prioritise staff development with protected CPD time, training pathways and funding for professional qualifications. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to work across a 7-day service.

Employer Details

Employer: Livewell Southwest

Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY

Website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/