Qulaified and Newly Qualified Podiatrist

Job summary

Applications from NEW GRADUATES and QUALIFIED PODIATRISTS welcome.

Are you working in the private Podiatry sector looking for a new challenge? Or are you a newly qualified Podiatrist looking to start your first NHS Podiatry position?Then we want to hear from you!The Solent NHS Podiatry team has an excellent new opportunity and are recruiting for the role of a full time, permanent band 5 community Podiatrist. This post is open to applications from HCPC registered Podiatrists looking to join the NHS, and also to newly qualified Podiatrists. We offer mentorship enabling you to fine tune your clinical skills which will help you to develop into the dynamic Podiatrist you want to be.

We are looking for candidates who hold a professional registration with HCPC. For this post, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to the use of a car.

Main duties of the job

*Provide reflective assessment, diagnosis and treatment for conditions of the foot, ankle and related structures to improve mobility, reduce pain and maintain tissue viability.

*Work within a team and develop professional links across care pathways.

*Develop communication skills with a wide range of carers, health and social care professionals to ensure holistic and 'joined up' care. Understand the principles of negotiating care with patients and professionals to achieve the most effective outcomes desired by the patient.

*Provide treatment programmes within the Service Level Agreement as well as provide a high quality fee paying podiatry service for low risk foot health conditions not included within funded SLA's by local NHS Commissioners.

*Work within a specific income generation team and develop professional links across Solent NHS podiatry services across a range of clinical settings.

*Responsible for cash handling and finances within standing financial instructions

About us

At Solent, our teams mirror the communities we serve. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging plan fosters authenticity, ensuring every Solent NHS Trust member feels visible, validated, and valued.

The Annual Staff survey positions us among top-performing Community and Mental Health trusts in 3 of 9 themes:

• Compassion and inclusivity
• Each voice matters
• Staff Engagement

Our commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging fosters a strong sense of uniqueness, celebrated among colleagues, contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, offering an informal chat for those uncertain about job fit. Our revamped recruitment process prioritizes inclusivity, aligned with Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interviews.

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