Podiatrist (Band 5) – Community Care & Home Visits

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

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