Overview
An exciting opportunity is a permanent band 5 Podiatrist to join East and North Herts Podiatry Team. East & North Hertfordshire has a varied and interesting caseload of patients with an emphasis on caring for the at risk foot and wound care. The podiatry service provides nail surgery and does not provide a social nail cutting service. The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres and Acute and Community Hospital Sites. All clinics are well-equipped with a supportive skill-mixed structure of clinicians. Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), protected clinical supervision sessions, dedicated CPD time and a comprehensive Induction programme. The service holds regular team meetings and training sessions.
Responsibilities
Based in community and hospital locations, you will undertake assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including wound care across a number of community and acute locations. The role involves working at a range of agreed clinical sites within East and North Hertfordshire to gain clinical experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Proposed interview date: 13th May 2026*
* BCS qualified
* HCPC registered
* This post would suit a new graduate podiatrist due to qualifying in the summer
You will initially be employed as a Band 5 at your current salary whilst you work through Band 6 competencies, with the aim of achieving Band 6 – Specialist Podiatrist within approximately 18 months. If competencies are not met, an action plan would be put in place and progression to Band 6 would not be confirmed. Salary remains at Band 5 until competencies are met.
Additional Details
Base is negotiable. You may be required to work at multiple clinical sites to gain experience.
Benefits & Culture
You’ll find it a place to work with benefits offered to staff. The Trust vision focuses on delivering Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities, with staff described as Innovative, Caring and Agile. The Trust welcomes diversity in its workforce.
Application Notes
We don’t want you to miss out; the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if interest is high—please apply as soon as possible. Word versions of documents are available for adaptations (font, colour, background, Read Aloud).
Contacts
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Geraldine Metcalfe, Assistant Operational Lead E&N Herts Podiatry, Email: geraldine.metcalfe@nhs.net, Tel: 07833 09557
Catherine Biddulph, Assistant Operational Lead E&N Herts Podiatry, Email: catherine.biddulph@nhs.net, Tel: 07553 604580
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