Podiatrist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 5YHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
6 days leftJob description
Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Podiatri...
As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
- committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
- providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient car
Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:
- - community clinics
- domiciliary work
- care homes and
- contribute to the development of the podiatry team
Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 55 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Advanced Practitioner, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.
Why work with us?
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We are a research active department and actively encourage personal development.
We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Registered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); - Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine; - Certificate of local anaesthesia
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
- Ability to provide health education
- Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
- Knowledge of research skills
- Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests
Desirable
- Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- Ability to cope with a varied workload
- Good understanding of health and safety measures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Presentation skills
Specific Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery
- Competent to give injections of local anaesthetics
- Competent to perform neurological and vascular assessments of the foot including use of specialist equipment, e.g. doppler
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
9 September 2026
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