Podiatrist

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-tier health organization as a Band 5 Podiatrist in Woking, where you will provide comprehensive foot health care. This role offers a developmental opportunity to rotate through specialized clinics, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment within the NHS. You will also be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient empowerment and high-quality care.

Benefits

NHS salary and pensions

Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent, essential for graduates.
• HCPC Registration and Local Anesthesia Certificate required.
• Must demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive foot health service and assess patients.
• Participate in specialist clinical rotations in various podiatric areas.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage clinical risk.

Skills

Highly developed dexterity

Clear communication

Teamwork

Good computer literacy

Good organisational skills

Positive attitude to change

Education

BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent

Local Anesthesia Certificate

HCPC Registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Car Driver (Full License)

Job description

Job summary

Are you a new graduate or qualified podiatrist looking for a change? Come and join an organisation where you are in a position to influence change. CSH is a Social Enterprise committed to the delivery of high quality care, embracing change to improve outcomes for our service users.

As a team we have a strong record of career progression, nurturing talent and encouraging development from within. The position will enable the successful candidate the opportunity to rotate and develop experience in specialist clinics: Nail Surgery; Musculoskeletal and Wound Care, whilst delivering care to the existing patients and assessing new referrals.

Our caseload comprises of medium and high risk patients with complex medical conditions and high podiatric needs. There is also a domiciliary service for those who are not mobile and unable to travel to clinic.

The team offer a developmental/preceptorship post, enhancement and experience of specialist skills which can lead to future opportunities and career development.

Located in NW Surrey, this is a lively area, offering great transport links into London, whilst having the advantage of wonderful outdoor spaces on your doorstep. This could be the oppotunity you have been waiting for, to join a great team and springboard you into the start of your career.

Please note we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship, all applicants require right to work in the UK.

Pay may follow 24/25 scales with back pay later.

Main duties of the job

Your role as a Band 5 Podiatrist will be to provide a highly effective, comprehensive foot health and protection service for the population of CSH Surrey at a variety of clinical sites including in the patient's own home, working towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.

Including:

Assessing, diagnosis, develop treatment plans and providing effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. Care should have an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs.

Working as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines, part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.

Will maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records, participate in specialist clinical rotations and actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) utilising reflective practice.

Keep up to date with clinical and professional developments, maintain CPD and mandatory training and actively participate in Professional development reviews.

To communicate effectively with all patients, carers, relatives, GP's, other Health professionals, colleagues and administrative support.

Please see the attached job specification for further details

About us

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's largest and longest established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year inclusive of 5% High Cost Area allowance per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9074-25-0037-1

Job locations

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

Job description Job responsibilities

For full job description please see attachment.

To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality programmes of podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites.

To participate in a mentored rotational programme of specialist clinics, gaining further knowledge and experience in diabetes (acute and community), nail surgery, biomechanics.

To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice.

To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate. To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.

To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area

To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.

To participate in specialist clinical rotations, gaining in- depth knowledge and experience in advanced areas of podiatric practice. Working closely with mentor to achieve development targets.

To actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users.

To work as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients.

To be aware of ones own scope of practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary.

To actively participate in personal development reviews (PDRs), team objectives and lifelong learning.

To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.

To assist in the operational management of an assigned clinical base after guidance/supervision has been provided. This includes pharmacy supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies.

To use IT systems appropriately.

To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full job description please see attachment.

To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality programmes of podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites.

To participate in a mentored rotational programme of specialist clinics, gaining further knowledge and experience in diabetes (acute and community), nail surgery, biomechanics.

To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice.

To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate. To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.

To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area

To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.

To participate in specialist clinical rotations, gaining in- depth knowledge and experience in advanced areas of podiatric practice. Working closely with mentor to achieve development targets.

To actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users.

To work as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients.

To be aware of ones own scope of practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary.

To actively participate in personal development reviews (PDRs), team objectives and lifelong learning.

To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.

To assist in the operational management of an assigned clinical base after guidance/supervision has been provided. This includes pharmacy supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies.

To use IT systems appropriately.

To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• - Highly developed dexterity and clinical skills
• - Ability to provide clear and effective communication, both written and verbal to patients and colleagues.
• - Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• - Good computer literacy
• - Good organisational skills
• - Positive attitude to change.

Desirable

• - Awareness of current NHS trends, policies and Clinical Governance.
• - Experience of research and audit.
• - Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
• - Good presentation skills.

Qualifications Essential

• BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent or new graduates.
• Local Anesthesia Certificate (or new graduate)
• HCPC Reg (or new graduate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Car Driver (Full License) with access to a car for business use

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Podiatry

Person Specification Experience Essential

• - Highly developed dexterity and clinical skills
• - Ability to provide clear and effective communication, both written and verbal to patients and colleagues.
• - Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• - Good computer literacy
• - Good organisational skills
• - Positive attitude to change.

Desirable

• - Awareness of current NHS trends, policies and Clinical Governance.
• - Experience of research and audit.
• - Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
• - Good presentation skills.

Qualifications Essential

• BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent or new graduates.
• Local Anesthesia Certificate (or new graduate)
• HCPC Reg (or new graduate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Car Driver (Full License) with access to a car for business use

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Podiatry

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)