Specialist Podiatrist
The closing date is 16 June 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well‑organised and motivated podiatrist with an interest in diabetes and the high‑risk foot to join our team. A drive to improve your skills and expand your expertise is essential. The successful post holder will experience an exciting and challenging caseload providing specialist patient‑centred care.
The Diabetic and High‑risk foot service in Northamptonshire has a range of clinical specialist teams covering diabetes, prescribed footwear, tissue viability, paediatrics, nail surgery. We host clinical placements for undergraduate podiatrists and apprenticeships. We have a reputation for growing our own talent.
You will work alongside a highly skilled dedicated team of podiatrists and be encouraged in your professional development. We are committed to CPD and promoting evidence‑based practice and a high standard of care throughout the service. We offer support through regular 1:1 meetings, clinical supervision, in‑house CPD, and ongoing training to support the development of our staff.
Main duties of the job
* Develop and deliver individual treatment plans using assessment, reasoning and clinical decision‑making based on specialist knowledge, evidence‑based practice and guidelines.
* Assess patient progress and alter treatment plans using evidence‑based practice, and recognise when additional support and advice is required.
* Identify patients of concern who require escalation when presenting complex conditions that require advanced expertise, knowledge and skills.
* Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients/service users in your care.
* Undertake self‑directed/lone working in a variety of locations, including patients' homes.
* Plan and organise efficiently and effectively your own clinical caseload.
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
* New graduates are welcomed to apply as well as experienced podiatrists wishing to provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings.
* Be prepared to work in a range of community clinics; the ability to travel across the county is essential.
Professional Qualification and Clinical Experience
* BSc Hons Degree or equivalent / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
* Post graduate NHS experience
* Experience of minor surgery
* Evidence of broad range of clinical experience
* Evidence of previous NHS experience
* Diabetic Foot Module
* Evidence of current CPD engagement
* Evidence of post graduate study
* Evidence of team/MDT working
Clinical experience
* Post graduate course
* Evidence of up to date CPD
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.
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