Specialist Podiatrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust Eastern Podiatry Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatrist, to join our friendly team. The post is a part-time, fixed term post (until end March 2026) covering covering Exeter, east and mid Devon.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously, managing a high-risk podiatric caseload, in single or multi-chair clinics, as well as domiciliary settings. This will include assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of clinical needs. There will be opportunities to help set up and manage virtual and telephone clinics, as well as take part in nail surgery, MSK, education and audit.

You should possess a good knowledge of the high-risk foot and be confident in managing foot ulceration, linking in with the integrated diabetic foot pathway, to support the reduction of diabetes lower limb amputations.

You should have experience in lone working, demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

You should be able to work on your own and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in linking with other healthcare teams. You should be highly organised, using your initiative and be keen to make a positive contribution to the redesign of the service.

You should be aware of professional and national guidelines and be up to date with current best practice. You should possess an interest in clinical audit and research, in line with service development.

A degree or diploma in podiatry with current HCPC registration and a local analgesia certificate is a mandatory requirement. Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience required.

This includes being clinically responsible for assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of individualised care plans, working autonomously, as well as part of multidisciplinary teams. As part of the Podiatry service, the post will be based in a variety of settings including acute and community hospitals/clinics and home visits. They will also take part in virtual/telephone clinics and triaging. The post holder will be required to supervise staff at lower grades, volunteers, podiatry apprentices and podiatry/medical students. They will act as a mentor for podiatry students/apprenticeships and new qualified podiatrists. As well as being responsible for their own continued professional development, the post holder will take a role in projects to help further the development of the service, as well as support senior podiatry management with tasks as required. Caseloads will be flexible and at times may involve the provision of service to other areas of the Trust, if required.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30am - 16:30pm

Interview Date: 22/10/25

For further information please contact: Rebecca Brown, Podiatry Professional Lead, 01271 341509, r.brown7@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference 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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)