Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Podiatrist

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Podiatrist to join our Outpatients team as part of our bank. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions.

You will play a key role in promoting foot health, preventing complications (including those related to long-term conditions such as diabetes), and improving patient mobility and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician looking to develop their skills within a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage a defined caseload of patients with podiatric needs

  • Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans

  • Deliver evidence-based interventions for a range of conditions including dermatological, musculoskeletal, and high-risk foot complications

  • Identify and manage patients at risk, including those with diabetes

  • Provide foot health education to patients, carers, and groups

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives

  • Support clinical supervision, training, and reflective practice

About us

At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.

We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.

We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day:

  • We are caring
  • We are enterprising
  • We are resourceful
  • We are authentic
  • We are accountable

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23.62 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0318-26-0004

Job locations

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Outpatients team and be responsible for assessment and management of a clinical caseload of patients with podiatric needs as referred to the service.

To undertake comprehensive initial podiatry assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate an appropriate hypothesis and to determine a diagnosis using evidence-based interventions to help formulate a comprehensive care / treatment plan, discharging patients where appropriate and liaising with senior colleagues for patients with complex or highly complex needs.

To facilitate pathways of care involving a step up / step down approach to patients care within the podiatry team.

To promote health and reduce inequalities for all patients accessing the podiatry service, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health, education and social well-being.

Contribute to clinical leadership and supervision facilitating a culture of learning and reflective practice within podiatry.

To contribute to and deliver foot health education to patients, their careers and groups including annual diabetic foot screening as required.

To be responsible for own continuing professional development and maintaining own professional registration and meet HCPC Registration requirements maintain a professional portfolio and demonstrating evidence of reflective practice.

To undertake mandatory training as in line with HMT policy and attend updates and study days as appropriate to the post.

To adhere to all HMT Policies and Procedures and contribute to their development as appropriate.

To have in depth knowledge of HCPC standards and guidance, understand implications for and be able to apply to practice. E.g. HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics / HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Outpatients team and be responsible for assessment and management of a clinical caseload of patients with podiatric needs as referred to the service.

To undertake comprehensive initial podiatry assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate an appropriate hypothesis and to determine a diagnosis using evidence-based interventions to help formulate a comprehensive care / treatment plan, discharging patients where appropriate and liaising with senior colleagues for patients with complex or highly complex needs.

To facilitate pathways of care involving a step up / step down approach to patients care within the podiatry team.

To promote health and reduce inequalities for all patients accessing the podiatry service, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health, education and social well-being.

Contribute to clinical leadership and supervision facilitating a culture of learning and reflective practice within podiatry.

To contribute to and deliver foot health education to patients, their careers and groups including annual diabetic foot screening as required.

To be responsible for own continuing professional development and maintaining own professional registration and meet HCPC Registration requirements maintain a professional portfolio and demonstrating evidence of reflective practice.

To undertake mandatory training as in line with HMT policy and attend updates and study days as appropriate to the post.

To adhere to all HMT Policies and Procedures and contribute to their development as appropriate.

To have in depth knowledge of HCPC standards and guidance, understand implications for and be able to apply to practice. E.g. HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics / HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Podiatry (BSc or equivalent)
  • Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Membership of Royal College of Podiatry
  • Postgraduate training in specialist areas (e.g., biomechanics, diabetes care, nail surgery)

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Understanding of private healthcare systems and patient expectations
  • Business awareness (e.g., managing own caseload, time, and service delivery)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Podiatry (BSc or equivalent)
  • Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Membership of Royal College of Podiatry
  • Postgraduate training in specialist areas (e.g., biomechanics, diabetes care, nail surgery)

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Understanding of private healthcare systems and patient expectations
  • Business awareness (e.g., managing own caseload, time, and service delivery)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Address

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Address

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


Employer's website

https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Services

Sarah Grantham

sgrantham@hmt-uk.org

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23.62 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0318-26-0004

Job locations

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP


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