Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Chesterfield, S40 2ABView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Band 6 Community Specialist Podiatrist - Chesterfield / North East Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) Band 6 Permanent |...
What will the role involve?
As a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist, you will:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a specialist clinical caseload.
- Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver evidence-based podiatric care.
- Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk and complex foot problems.
- Undertake wound assessment and management where appropriate.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, diabetes teams, vascular services and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide advice, education and preventative foot-care information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the development and delivery of high-quality community podiatry services.
- Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, teaching and development of colleagues and students.
- Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Support the continued development of specialist pathways within Community Podiatry.
There may also be opportunities to develop specialist skills in areas such asMSK, nail surgery, biomechanics and other areas of specialist podiatry, depending on service requirements and individual experience
At DCHS, you will be joining a large specialist community healthcare organisation committed to providing personalised, safe and effective care to local communities.
We are committed to developing our workforce and supporting staff to progress their careers. DCHS highlights opportunities for professional development, flexible working, wellbeing support and a supportive community working environment.
You will be joining a team whereteamwork, professional development and patient-centred care are genuinely valued.
- Getting the basics right
- Acting with compassion and respect
- Making a positive difference
- Valuing and developing teamwork
- Valuing diversity and inclusivity
What can we offer you? - A varied and interesting community caseload.
- Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills.
- Supportive clinical leadership and professional supervision.
- Opportunities for teaching, mentorship and service development.
- Access to continuing professional development.
- Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and clinical innovation.
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Opportunities to work across different community settings within Derbyshire.
Essential
Essential: - to HCPC registered with BSc Hons Podiatry degree or equivalent; - Ability to demonstrate working to Band 6 level competencies
Desirable: - Experience of working in MDT
Essential
Essential: - Access to transport for locality working
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related