Specialist Podiatrist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Specialist Podiatrist for maternity leave cover, working 27 hours per week. The role requires managing a high-risk podiatric caseload, assessing and planning treatment for patients. Candidates should have a degree in podiatry, HCPC registration, and at least 2 years of post-graduate experience. Competitive salary between £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata along with benefits like flexible working, pension, and wellness support.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Interest in clinical audit, research, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-risk podiatric caseload in clinics and domiciliary settings.
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with various clinical needs.
• Participate in nail surgery and MSK procedures.

Skills

High-risk foot management

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in podiatry

Current HCPC registration

Local analgesia certificate

Job description

Specialist Podiatrist

Closing date: 19 January 2026.

Position: Part‑time, fixed‑term (27 hours per week) maternity leave cover, contract until 30 September 2026, within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Key responsibilities

• Work autonomously managing a high‑risk podiatric caseload in single or multi‑chair clinics and domiciliary settings.
• Assess, diagnose and plan treatment for patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
• Help set up and manage virtual and telephone clinics.
• Participate in nail surgery, MSK procedures, education and audit.
• Link with the integrated diabetic foot pathway to support reduction of lower‑limb amputations.
• Maintain clinical governance, risk management and professional guidelines compliance.
• Work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and maintain excellent communication with staff and patients.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree or diploma in podiatry, current HCPC registration and local analgesia certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience.
• Good knowledge of the high‑risk foot and confidence in managing foot ulceration.
• Experience in lone working, strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in clinical audit, research and service development.

Working pattern

27 hours per week, 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Salary and benefits

Annual salary £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata; pension, flexible working, wellbeing support, staff discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Contact

Rebecca Brown, Podiatry Professional Lead – 01271 341509 or [e-mail].

EEO statement

As an inclusive employer the Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.