Specialist Podiatrist: Rotations in Wound, Diabetes & MSK

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Access to NHS discount schemes

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a specialist podiatrist to work across community clinics. The role is appointed at band 5 with progression to band 6, or at band 6 depending on experience, including rotations through rheumatology, MSK, diabetes and wound care clinics.

You will assess and treat high-risk patients, deliver nail surgery sessions when needed, and travel between sites. A BSc with Local Anaesthesia Certificate and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience assessing and treating high-risk patients across multiple settings.
• Current registration with the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is expected for NHS practice.
• Willingness to travel between sites and hold driving licence as role spans several locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatric treatment to patients meeting NHS criteria, working with podiatrists and assistants.
• Assess, diagnose and treat high-risk patients with chronic disease, tissue viability and wound care needs.
• Develop and deliver individual care programmes for patients with specialised needs.
• Hold professional and legal accountability for clinical work, refer onward only in urgent or exceptional cases.
• Deliver evidence-based podiatry interventions that support mobility and independence.
• Treat patients in health centres, GP surgeries, patients' homes, outpatient clinics and inpatient settings.
• Work autonomously, including lone working when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) with Local Anaesthesia Certificate

Postgraduate certificate or evidence of further training

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a specialist podiatrist to work across community clinics. The role is appointed at band 5 with progression to band 6, or at band 6 depending on experience, including rotations through rheumatology, MSK, diabetes and wound care clinics.

You will assess and treat high-risk patients, deliver nail surgery sessions when needed, and travel between sites. A BSc with Local Anaesthesia Certificate and driving licence are required.