Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic specialist podiatrist to join their community-based team in Ashfield. The role entails managing a mixed caseload of patients across various settings and offers opportunities for CPD training and career advancements. Applicants must have a BSc in Podiatry and registration with the HCPC. A full UK driver's license and vehicle for business use are also required. Flexible working patterns and a comprehensive support system are provided.

Benefits

CPD training opportunities

Internal career advancement

Peer support

Qualifications

• Must have full and current registration with the HCPC.
• New or final year podiatry students welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and diagnosis for patients.
• Manage a mixed caseload including routine and high risk patients.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

BSc/Diploma in Podiatry

Registrant of Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic specialist podiatrist to join our community based team.

Post offered - 0.8 WTE (30 hours)

The post holder's preferred working pattern would be Tuesday-Friday.

The successful candidate will be working in a variety of settings across Mansfield and Ashfield area of Nottingham, and will manage a mixed caseload including routine and high risk patients, domiciliary visits, and participation within local nail surgery rota. You must have the ability, means and willingness to travel between multiple sites across the locality to carry out duties.

Opportunities to work within our Podiatric Surgery team, Community based Foot Protection Team and Diabetic MDT hospital clinics across Nottinghamshire. Additional CPD training and internal career advancement available.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

As a member of Nottinghamshire Podiatry Services you would have the opportunity to -

• Rotate into Podiatric Surgery, Community based Foot Protection Team and Diabetic MDT hospital based clinics.
• Work in a variety of clinical settings within the Nottinghamshire area, both domiciliary, clinical and hospital settings. Must be able to meet the physical and travel requirements of the position.

Nottinghamshire provides quality care to patients on a needs-based service.

As a member of the team you would be expected to

• provide assessment, diagnosis and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients, and discharge following a set criteria.
• Support to complete nail surgery competency.
• An annual appraisal and personal development plan.
• You will be provided with peer support, continued professional development and regular clinical supervision.
• Attendance at Nottinghamshire wide team meetings and training days including POMs and LA updates.
• Internal opportunities for career advancement.

All applicants will have full and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold a Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and a certificate for Local Anaesthesia or working towards. New or final year podiatry students welcome to apply.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted: 06 October 2025.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change.

Band: Band 6.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time).

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.

Reference number: 186-1223-25-GH.

Job locations: Ashfield Health Village, 27 Portland Street, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7AB.

Job responsibilities

To be part of a highly motivated team, with mentorship working within a team and/or independently in both community, patients residence, and acute settings, providing a high quality of clinical care.

To develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic, neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management, MSK and Nail Surgery.

The post holder will be expected to plan and manage the caseload with the mentorship and support of a senior podiatrists.

Instruct clients and carers, providing direction and guidance on a range of Podiatry interventions independently with a variety of clinical settings including patients place of residence.

To assist colleagues with challenging clients or those with complex needs who require more than one person to treat.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with clients, relatives and carers. This will include clients who may have difficulties in understanding or with barriers to communication.

To provide administrative support to the Department duties e.g. maintaining stock levels and patient appointment bookings.

To access computer systems including Systmone, for the recording and actioning of patient information and treatment activity.

To submit accurate records of sickness, lieu time, study, expenses and annual leave.

To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in reviewing and updating as required.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances, the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• BSc/Diploma in Podiatry.
• Registrant of Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable:

• Further postgraduate study and interest in specialist field.

Experience

Essential:

• NHS Podiatry experience.
• Experience of team working.
• Have had experience in a range of placements.

Desirable:

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working.
• Previous experience of using electronic patient record systems.

Skills

Essential:

• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and as a team player, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of communication/organisational/interpersonal skills, time management, and adaptability to changing demands of service.
• To provide direct care, with frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (ulcers/ tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives) and uncomfortable/restrictive working environments (domiciliary visits in small cramped area, awkward access and reduced Infection Control measures).

Desirable:

• Evidence of working independently and able to manage own caseload.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of podiatrist role in the NHS.
• Understanding of Primary Care.
• Understanding of relevant NHS Policy.
• Aware of legal responsibilities.

Desirable:

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice.
• Aware of wider NHS issues.

Values and Behaviours

Essential:

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.

Contractual requirements

Essential:

• Full driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• The ability to travel between locations in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values.

Physical Requirements

Essential:

• Ability to perform the full range of duties.

Training

Essential:

• Local analgesia Certificate (POM A and S).
• Competent IT skills.
• Completed Preceptorship.

Desirable:

• IT qualification.
• Relevant accredited courses.
• 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.