Eligibility
You must be currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job Overview
Are you a motivated podiatrist looking to develop your skills within a supportive, forward‑thinking service? Our KCHFT Podiatry Service offers an exciting opportunity to work across a wide range of clinical environments while being part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team.
We provide community podiatry, podiatric surgery and orthotics manufacturing to commissioning groups and acute trusts across Kent. Our service includes four community podiatry teams, a specialist orthotics manufacturing facility and a dedicated podiatric day surgery unit—giving you exposure to a rich variety of clinical pathways and development opportunities.
As a Podiatrist, you’ll deliver high‑quality foot health care in diverse settings including community clinics, hospital sites, patients’ homes, residential and nursing homes, prisons and KMPT locations across Kent and Medway. You’ll work Monday to Friday, with some sites offering extended hours to support flexible working and patient access.
Responsibilities
You’ll use excellent diagnostic and assessment skills to provide a wide range of podiatry treatments, including biomechanical interventions and wound care, across a variety of community settings in Kent. Accurate and effective documentation of all patient interventions is essential, ensuring continuity and safety across the service.
You’ll also play an active role in supporting podiatry assistants, students and administrative colleagues, offering guidance, advice and professional insight wherever needed. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the podiatry team and wider department are key to succeeding in this role.
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly motivated, professional HCPC‑registered podiatrist with solid graduate clinical experience and a passion for delivering high‑quality podiatric care. This role involves working with patients who have pathological foot conditions or who are at risk of developing serious foot health complications, making your clinical expertise genuinely impactful.
Benefits and Development
This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to build strong clinical foundations, work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and make a real difference to patients’ mobility, independence and wellbeing. The service is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, and we value innovation and professional development. Flexible working arrangements are supported to best suit the needs of both the organization and the employee.
Diversity and Inclusion
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. This data ensures equitable access to career opportunities and supports our journey to becoming a Great Place to Work.
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we encourage you to discuss arrangements that meet your personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Career Pathways
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Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact: Lisa Day – West Kent Podiatry Team Lead – lisaday@nhs.net
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