Band 5 Podiatrist – Temporary (6 months)
Trust: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Location: Multiple sites in Portsmouth and Southampton, with occasional travel.
Ward: Podiatry
Pay Rate: £19.97 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour working day (part-time available – minimum 7.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Podiatrist to join our podiatry service on a 6‑month temporary role. This part‑time position offers flexibility while enabling you to deliver high‑quality podiatric care within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own clinical caseload from referral through to discharge.
- Assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of podiatric conditions, including patients with complex health needs such as diabetes, vascular disease, and inflammatory conditions.
- Deliver evidence‑based treatments including wound care, ulcer management, nail surgery, local analgesia, neurological and vascular assessments, and pressure redistribution therapies.
- Provide foot health services within both commissioned NHS pathways and fee‑paying clinics.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, families and other health professionals.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote health and wellbeing through patient education and public health interventions.
- Contribute to training, mentoring and development of colleagues and students where appropriate.
Qualifications & Requirements
- BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or equivalent qualification.
- Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car to travel regularly between clinic locations.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise a varied clinical caseload.
- Strong IT skills and ability to maintain electronic clinical records.
Benefits
- Weekly pay for quicker access to wages.
- Blue Light Card NHS discount provider.
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Flexible bank shifts or fixed‑term placements.
- Learning and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSP Academy, including CPD evidence.
- Access to member activities and community events.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This role is advertised by an equal‑opportunity employer and is available to all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
