Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist for a part-time role covering maternity leave. You will be responsible for managing high-risk podiatric cases, assessing and planning treatment for patients, and participating in various clinical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a degree in podiatry, HCPC registration, and strong communication skills. This role offers an annual salary of £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata along with benefits like flexible working and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration and local analgesia certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-risk podiatric caseload in clinics and domiciliary settings.
• Assess, diagnose and plan treatment for patients.
• Set up and manage virtual and telephone clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidence in managing foot ulceration

Education

Degree or diploma in podiatry

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.