We have a fantastic opportunity at Zest Podiatry for a new graduate podiatrist to join our busy team of clinicians.
Salary & benefits
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 1 evening per week and one Saturday morning per month
* Holiday allowance: 21 days + bank holidays, with incremental increases
* Nest Pension with incremental employer contributions
* Sick pay benefit: 5 days paid discretionary sick leave per year
* Complimentary podiatry and physiotherapy for your immediate family
What we offer
* A fantastic clinical environment with 4 treatment rooms and a gait analysis suite.
* Supportive new graduate onboarding process with tailored clinical mentoring and long-term career support
* Access to cutting-edge technology: SWIFT microwave, dermoscopy, shockwave therapy, Gait + Motion Footscan
* Exceptional learning and CPD via inhouse learning, individual budget and Swoop Learning
* Multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced podiatrists, physiotherapists, and a podiatric surgeon
Our Vision
* We aim to lead with innovation, deliver exceptional patient experiences, and redefine excellence in patient care.
* Through continuous improvement and a commitment to high standards, we strive to set new benchmarks and inspire positive change within healthcare.
* We will seek new patients and new markets by offering screening and membership services encouraging patients to seek our clinical help ahead of a problem - ‘why wait till it hurts’
Job Purpose
* The Podiatrist is responsible for providing expert foot and ankle care (including screening) in a clinical setting.
* They will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care while continuing to develop clinical skills and professional knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical care
* Diagnose clinical lower limb conditions using a range of assessment tools and techniques - nail disorders, skin conditions, MSK conditions/injuries
* Develop both short and long term treatment plans for all patients including patient education and preventative advice
* Deliver expert footcare treatments including:
* Nail cutting and reduction, nail resection, nailcare advice, nail fenestration
* Corn enucleation, callus debridement, wound care, blister management
* Pressure off‑loading - otoform moulding, padding, taping, simple insoles, footwear advice/sizing
* Deliver footcare screening including:
* Foot checks - New patients, membership, Annual foot checks
* Fungal nail (+skin) tests (in‑house and lab based)
* Footscan pressure mat analysis
* Deliver specialist skin and nail treatments:
* Verruca/wart treatments including acid therapy, cryotherapy, SWIFT microwave therapy
* Fungal skin/nail treatments - fenestration, testing, topical product advice
* Lesion management - cryotherapy, SWIFT microwave
2. Quality and safety
* Deliver care in a safe manner and uphold professional standards
* Records
* Keep accurate and up‑to‑date patient records in line with clinical and legal standards
* Work collaboratively with Zest Team and other healthcare professionals (e.g. GPs, physiotherapists, nurses)
* Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and training programmes
Qualifications & Experience
* BSc Podiatry
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Eligibility to work in a clinical setting
* Previous clinical placement experience (typically gained during degree)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good assessment and clinical skills
* Sound organisational and time‑management skills.
* Great team worker
* Flexible ‘can do’ attitude
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Patient satisfaction and feedback metrics.
* Achievement of performance delivery targets.
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