Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

2 x 30 hours per week - Permanent

Flexible working considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen or an experienced podiatrist to join our team.

The role will involve work in both health centres and out in the community in patients homes, care homes and local hospitals. Podiatry Severn covers the Worcester City and Malvern 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.

You 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.

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 value diversity 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

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-1767

Job locations

John Anthony Centre

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of:
  • Management of the high-risk foot
  • Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

  • 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 & Abilities

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of:
  • Management of the high-risk foot
  • Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

  • 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 & Abilities

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

John Anthony Centre

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

John Anthony Centre

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Podiatry Team Lead

Rebecca Lane

rebecca.lane11@nhs.net

01905681620

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-1767

Job locations

John Anthony Centre

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JF


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