Specialist Podiatrist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in England seeks a motivated Specialist Podiatrist to join their dynamic team. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care across various settings and managing a mixed caseload, including domiciliary visits. Candidates will benefit from opportunities for career development and continuing professional education, along with a supportive work environment. A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel between sites are essential for this position. Salary range is £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Internal career advancement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in NHS podiatry.
• Willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with electronic patient record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care in community settings.
• Develop and implement individualized care programmes.
• Plan and manage the caseload with mentorship.
• Provide administrative support and maintain patient records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc/Diploma in Podiatry

Registrant of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

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

Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Post offered - 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours)

The post holder working pattern would be Monday-Friday - 08.30-16.30.

Newly qualified podiatrist considered and will have to follow a development /competency framework - please contact department for further information.

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.
  • Have an annual appraisal and personal development plan.
  • Receive peer support, continued professional development and regular clinical supervision.
  • Attend Nottinghamshire wide team meetings and training days including POMs and LA updates.
  • Benefit from 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

  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.

  The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and achieving net‑zero.

  Job responsibilities

  Provide high quality clinical care in community, patients' residences, and acute settings; develop and implement individualized care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management, MSK, and nail surgery.

  • Plan and manage the caseload with mentorship and support of senior podiatrists.
  • Instruct clients and carers, providing direction and guidance on a range of Podiatry interventions independently.
  • Assist colleagues with challenging or complex clients requiring multidisciplinary support.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, relatives, and carers, using verbal and non‑verbal tools.
  • Provide administrative support such as maintaining stock levels and booking appointments.
  • Use computer systems including SystmONE for recording patient information and treatment activity.
  • Submit accurate records of sickness, lieu time, study, expenses, and annual leave.
  • Comply with organisational and departmental policies and participate in review and update of procedures.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  • BSc/Diploma in Podiatry
  • Registrant of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Further postgraduate study and interest in specialist field

  Experience

  • Experience in NHS podiatry
  • Experience of team working and multidisciplinary working
  • Previous experience of using electronic patient record systems

  Skills

  • Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning skills.
  • Evidence of a range of CPD activities.
  • Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Evidence of communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, time management, and adaptability.
  • Evidence of working independently and able to manage own caseload.

  Knowledge

  • Understanding of podiatrist role in the NHS.
  • Understanding of Primary Care and NHS policy.
  • Aware of legal responsibilities.
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

  Values and Behaviours

  • Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.

  Contractual requirements

  • Full driving licence and vehicle for business use required.
  • Ability to travel between locations in a cost-effective and timely manner.
  • Personal behaviour reflects Trust values.

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform the full range of duties.

  Training

  • Local analgesia Certificate (POM A and S). preceptorship. 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 will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB).

  Salary

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

  Contract

  Permanent.

  Working pattern

  Full-time, flexible working, compressed hours.