Specialist Podiatrist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Redditch; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Redditch is looking for an experienced Specialist Podiatrist to join their team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) focuses on providing care in various settings, including health centres and patients' homes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in managing high-risk foot conditions. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working options are available, along with a generous benefits package including leave and pension.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the high-risk foot, Diabetic Foot at risk, and Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Assessment.
• A proven track record of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat high-risk patients in clinic and domiciliary settings.
• Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient education for self-management.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to mentor

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine

Registration with the Health Professions Council

Certificate in administration of local anaesthetics

Job description

Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Worcestershire Podiatry team for an experienced podiatrist to join our team.

The role is a permanent position. This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week. It will involve work in both health centres and out in the community in patients' homes, care homes and local hospitals. Podiatry covers the Redditch, Evesham, Pershore and Droitwich area of Worcestershire. Emphasis is on the high-risk foot and a special interest in wound care and MSK would be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, committed to providing high quality patient care with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Enthusiastic, highly motivated and a strong work ethic is most desirable.

You will be confident in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb, with a sound knowledge of disease processes relating to the foot and lower limb of all types of patient groups. The ability to network, liaise and build relationships with other health care professionals would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of MSK and competence with nail surgery is also a requirement for the role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery on a rota basis and there are opportunities for shadowing and working with the Multi‑Disciplinary Foot Team and the MSK specialist team to further advance skills and knowledge base.

Flexible/part time role may be considered but not less than 18.75 hours.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will assess, diagnose and treat high risk patients both in clinic and domiciliary settings. Liaise with GPs and other health care professionals.

Triage referrals appropriately. Provide education to patients and empower them to manage their own condition. Mentor students and apprentices as required.

Perform nail surgery and be part of the rota within the department. Provide offloading and orthotic devices where appropriate.

Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery and deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible.

Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential whilst encouraging others to develop themselves and the service through improvement and innovation. Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• Flexible approach to duties
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• A certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
• Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Education, Validated Courses, Training and Continuous Professional Development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

• Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience and training within specialist areas in Podiatry such as management of the high risk foot, the Diabetic Foot at risk and Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Assessment Diagnosis and Management

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Management of the high-risk foot

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.

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