Specialist Podiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Northam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to join their supportive team. This role involves delivering expert footcare across various clinical settings, including hospitals and patients' homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload, working autonomously while also collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The organization values diversity and offers a range of benefits to support work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. Join this forward-thinking institution to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Discount services (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts)

Salary sacrifice schemes (including onsite nursery)

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in podiatry and NHS registration.
• Experience in managing diverse clinical needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist footcare to patients with various clinical needs.
• Manage own caseload and work within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Podiatry

NHS Registration

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Bideford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8e5cd13f980a

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust Northern Podiatry Service has an exciting opportunity for a specialist podiatrist to join our innovative, supportive and friendly podiatry team.

We are looking for a podiatrist who is enthusiastic, has good communication skills, the ability to work independently and make a positive contribution to our team.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in clinics across North Devon and occasionally in the patient’s own home, along with rotations through nail surgery, ulcer clinics, MSK, and our multidisciplinary footcare team.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will provide specialist footcare to groups of patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including high-risk feet, foot wounds, MSK conditions, and minor surgery. This may include rotations into specialist areas, such as the acute diabetic foot clinic.

The post holder is responsible for planning and managing their own caseload, working autonomously, and being legally accountable for all aspects of their clinical work. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and care plan implementation, working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves working in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes, and participating in virtual/telephone clinics and triaging.

The post holder will supervise and mentor lower-grade staff, volunteers, apprentices, and students, supporting their professional development.

They will also contribute to service development projects and support senior management tasks.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 0 - 0 hours

For further information, please contact: Rebecca Brown, Podiatry Professional Lead

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, with a workforce of over , staff, we are the largest employer in Devon. Our services reach over , people across more than 2,000 square miles, including emergency, specialist, and general medical services, as well as community and social care, primary care, and specialized units like SARC.

We use state-of-the-art equipment and leading technologies, with strong links to universities, to provide innovative, world-class care.

Our values underpin our work—click here to learn more.

Join us to help shape our services as we continue our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support work-life balance through flexible schemes, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling and wellbeing activities.

Starting NHS staff enjoy paid annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities for CPD, training, and rotational placements.

Additional benefits include:

• Discount services (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts)
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including onsite nursery)
• Car lease schemes
• NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If interested, we look forward to hearing from you.