Job Summary
We are offering a full time or part time podiatry post and invite you to join our committed podiatry team who work within a highly motivating environment. You will be working in community clinics with the opportunity to develop your skills in complex care or hospital care. You must have good general clinical skills and experience treating high risk patients and a willingness to progress your skills in these areas. The post holder is required to have clear communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to this service, which benefits from being part of this Integrated Trust. Our podiatry service has placement rotations for staff within its own specialist teams, such as Rheumatology, MSK and Diabetes / Wound clinics as well as regular sessions on the nail surgery rota. Our team meets for monthly staff meetings and clinical reasoning sessions. There will be a small home visiting caseload. We welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
* To work within a team of podiatrists and assistants providing podiatric treatment for those patients who meet the Buckinghamshire Healthcare criteria for NHS treatment. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including Health Centres, GP surgeries, home visits, hospital out‑patient clinics and inpatients.
* To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for a variety of high‑risk patient groups with specialised care needs. This will include patients with chronic diseases, tissue viability and wound care management.
* To have responsibility and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work for patients, delegating as necessary and referring onward only in urgent or exceptional cases.
* To deliver evidence‑based podiatry interventions that will contribute to the maintenance of patient mobility and independence.
* To work as an effective member of the Podiatry team without supervision, in lone working situations when required.
About Us
Why colleagues think we are 'a great place to work!'
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discount schemes.
* Range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
* Vision: provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Mission: provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Diversity: working hard to increase diversity; welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, care‑experienced candidates, and Armed Forces community.
* Equal Opportunities: employment decisions made by matching service needs with skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Job Details
* Date posted: 30 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
* Reference number: 434-CR6736021-H
* Job locations: Amersham or Aylesbury, Whelden Street, HP7 0JD
Person Specification
* Education, Qualification and Training (Essential)
o BSc (Hons) with Local Anaesthesia Certificate
o Post Graduate certificate or evidence of further training
o Member of the Royal College of Podiatrists
* Experience (Essential)
o Post graduate experience and competence of assessing and treating a wide range of patients including specialist areas such as foot at risk, biomechanical pathologies, wound care and nail surgery
* Desirable
o Experience of ordering x‑rays, swabs and microbiology
o Experience of treating high risk wounds using advanced debridement skills
o Experience delivering education talks / presentations to groups
* Skills, Abilities and Knowledge (Essential)
o Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage own caseload and day to day running of clinic
o Excellent IT skills for computer entry and email communication
o Flexible approach to be able to work as a team member or autonomously
o Must hold a current driving licence and able to drive as they will be working in more than one site across county
* Special Circumstances (Essential)
o Ability to travel to other sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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