Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Doncaster is looking for a Specialist Podiatrist to join their team. You will provide comprehensive care for patients with high-risk foot conditions and participate in multidisciplinary working. The role offers the opportunity for personal development and is part of a supportive team culture. Candidates should have a degree in podiatric medicine and hold HCPC registration. Relevant experience in healthcare is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in podiatric medicine or equivalent.
• HCPC registration required.
• Non-medical prescriber status beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with foot pathologies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct audits and research projects.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team member

Motivated and innovative

Experience in healthcare setting

Reliable

Education

Degree or equivalent diploma in podiatric medicine

POM-a and POM-s

HCPC registered

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 12 December 2025

We encourage those who would like to work with a small friendly team and is interested in a full time or part-time position looking to develop their skills in managing the high-risk foot to apply.

Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work for a Trust whose mission is to promote health and quality of life in partnership with people & communities?

As an experienced specialist podiatrist within RDaSH you would:

• Work in varied settings across Doncaster.
• Provide quality care which focuses on those with high risk conditions, rotate into MDT foot ulcer team, nail surgery.
• Formulate & implement podiatry interventions, including lower limb MSK assessment, manufacture & provision of insoles for those at increased risk due to long term conditions.
• An annual appraisal & personal development plan, supportive mentorship & essential learning required by the Trust. RDaSH engage, involve & support staff to reach their full potential.
• To become part of our Team- involvement in team meetings, make valuable suggestions to influence & help make changes to service, to use innovative technology and make a real difference to patient's health.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of foot pathologies for patients seen within a wide range of settings, some of which may be in isolation, e.g. health centre community clinics, GP practice clinics, domiciliary visits, physical/mental health/learning difficulties and social services establishments. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills further in the specialist areas:

• MSK conditions, fitting and modifying off the shelf orthotics
• Nail surgery and other minor soft tissue procedures
• Wound care including diabetes foot ulcer management
• Education of staff and patients
• Audit and research projects
• Multidisciplinary working with other specialist services such as TVAL, diabetologists, vascular, podiatry surgery.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent diploma in podiatric medicine
• POM-a and POM-s
• HCPC registered
• Non-medical prescriber

Experience

• Experience working in healthcare setting
• Team member
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable
• Motivated and innovative
• Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience.
• Experience of successful multi-agency working.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses
• Experience of audit/ research
• Experience of Staff Management

Knowledge

• Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care.
• Understanding of partnership working
• Understanding of the principles of care management
• Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy.

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT