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Podiatrist

Your Healthcare CIC

Surbiton, KT66EZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 6 podiatrist to join our friendly, progressive and supportive podiatry team. This role is designed to offer a podi...

Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and

treatment for patients with a wide range of podiatric conditions,

including high-risk and complex cases such as those related

to Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Manage and treat foot ulcers, infections, and

wound care, contributing to prevention of complications and hospital

admissions.

Undertake nail surgery and other minor

podiatric procedures in line with clinical protocols.

Deliver biomechanical assessments and orthotic

interventions where appropriate including shockwave therapy.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team,

liaising with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated

patient care.

Participate in clinical audit, service

evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to support service

development.

Promote patient education and preventative

care, particularly for high-risk groups.

Maintain accurate clinical

documentation and adhere to professional, legal, and organisational

standards.

part of the induction into this role, the successful candidate will have a

funded training opportunity of up to the value of £800 to allow them to

complete The Foot in Diabetes Module provided by the Royal College of

Podiatry. This training supports the development of knowledge and clinical

skills in the management of patients with diabetes and high-risk foot

conditions.

There

may also be opportunities for the successful candidate to work within the

organisations private podiatry services.

Please refer to the Job Description attached under the supporting documents.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

This is a permanent post for 37.5 hours

per week. The usual working hours are 08.30

am to 17.00 pm Monday Friday with no weekend duty.

You will be based at Surbiton Health Centre

which has nearby free parking and is a 10-minute walk from Surbiton railway station.

We positively encourage interested

candidates to organise a site visit where you will be able to experience a

community-based podiatry service first hand and meet other members of the team.

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Closing date: 23/10/2026

Interview date: 02/11/2026

dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care

services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning

disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we

prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to

make a real impact.

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change

terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without

delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback

from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,

encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our

membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

We are

looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,

and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and

social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our

career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and

dedication.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to use decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals
  • Appreciation of good record keeping and communication skills
  • Awareness of health and safety
  • Problem solving skills
  • IT skills

Desirable: - Evidence of post graduate CPD; - Awareness of National Service Frameworks

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration as a podiatrist
  • Bsc. Hons in podiatry Local Analgesia
  • Evidence of CPD portfolio to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable: - Diabetes foot module; - Previous experience of electronic health records

Any Other Factors

Essential

  • Current driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
  • Willingness to ask for and take advice.
  • Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary.
  • Commitment to team work.
  • Commitment to high standard of care.
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of NHS podiatry, including domiciliary care provision
  • Diabetic patient assessment
  • Provision of high risk/ulcer treatments
  • Nail surgery biomechanics

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed physical skills, precision hand-eye co-ordination for prolonged periods
  • Nail surgery, health promotion, and biomechanics skills
  • Effective communication
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Positive attitude to change
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Must have ability to travel independently as will be required to carry out domiciliary work and work from different locations
  • Candidates should have responsible and caring attitude
  • Should be able to work independently but also as part of a team
  • To demonstrate initiative
  • Confident and friendly
  • Flexible
  • Enthusiastic
  • Approachable
  • Reliable
  • Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
  • Be self-motivated and have the ability to cope with challenges
  • Good time keeping
  • Smart appearance

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

18 September 2026

Last checked

22 September 2026

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