Podiatrist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Podiatrist to provide assessment and treatment for a high-risk caseload across Torbay and South Devon. Travel to home visits and a variety of care settings is required.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality podiatry care, maintaining professional standards, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in podiatric medicine, with the ability to undertake CPD and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered podiatrist with degree/diploma in podiatric medicine.
• Certificate of local anaesthesia.
• Excellent communication, ability to educate patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and interventions for high-risk caseload across Torbay and South Devon.
• Travel to home visits and work across clinics, hospital and health centres.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with community teams and care homes to develop podiatry services.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and treatment planning

Health education

Independent worker

Doppler use

Clinical governance awareness

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Podiatric Medicine

Local anaesthesia certificate

Tools

Doppler

Neurological assessments

Job description

Job summary

Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Podiatrist to join the team. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5 to join our team. You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.

Main duties of the job

As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.

You will be:

• committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
• providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.

You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:

• community clinics
• domiciliary work
• care homes
• contribute to the development of the podiatry team

About us

Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 62 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Advanced Practitioner, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff. We also have 10 administrative staff.

Why work with us?

We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We are a research active department taking part in nationally led and local clinical trials and actively encourage personal development. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff. Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences. Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (Agenda for Change, Band 5)

Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours

Job responsibilities

• To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety
• Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers assistant practitioners and students to follow
• To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate
• To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries
• To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust
• Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Registered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate of local anaesthesia

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
• Ability to provide health education
• Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, motivated and innovative
• Knowledge of research skills
• Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests

Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)

• Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to cope with a varied workload
• Good understanding of health and safety measures
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Presentation skills

Specific Experience (Essential)

• Practical experience of wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery
• Competent to give injections of local anaesthetics
• Competent to perform neurological and vascular assessments of the foot including use of specialist equipment, e.g. doppler

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Podiatry and Orthotics, Richard Collings, [e-mail], 01803217714

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