Community Podiatrist

Job summary Join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career that offers exposure to a comprehensive spectrum of podiatric care. As a Podiatrist with us, you will have the opportunity to engage in both preventative and acute care, particularly focusing on foot health pathologies associated with long‑term conditions such as diabetes and inflammatory arthropathies. This is an opportunity for HCPC registered podiatrists, who have a flexible approach to service provision with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually. All team members are supported and developed through a structured annual appraisal process. As Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin covers rural communities, you will need to demonstrate that you are able to meet the travel requirements for this role. What We Offer: exposure to a varied caseload that will enhance your podiatric management skills; opportunities for professional growth and skill development; a supportive environment that encourages reflective practice and continuous learning. Please note this vacancy will close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community‑based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing and health visiting to running four community hospitals and providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services, and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the trust have a good working life – and a good work life/home life balance. Main duties of the job Be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of high‑quality programmes of podiatric care in both acute and community settings. Act as the lead clinician in Nail Surgery clinics where surgical procedures are performed under local anaesthetic. Provide routine assessment and specialist podiatry competencies such as MSK, wound management, etc. Manage patients with complex pathologies to maintain mobility, independence and lower‑limb viability. Maintain compliance with excellent infection prevention and control standards. Person Specification Training & Qualifications – Essential Podiatry degree/honours/diploma in podiatric medicine Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of continued professional development, including reflective practice Local anaesthetic certificate Experience – Essential Knowledge and experience of surgical procedures, biomechanical examinations and orthotic prescription techniques and provision. Organisational skills and the ability to work without supervision, as candidates will be expected to manage their own caseload. Ability to deal with stressful situations such as bereavement, verbal abuse, busy clinics and anxious patients. Ability to work as part of a team. Computer literacy skills. Knowledge & Skills – Essential Sound clinical knowledge of the management of pathology, including diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, renal and rheumatological conditions. Good verbal and written communication skills to liaise with staff at all levels and with patients of varied understanding. Ability to produce, document, implement and evaluate care plans. Awareness of the roles of other professionals working in the multidisciplinary team. Ability to work as an autonomous professional with experience of multi‑professional and cross‑organisation working. Other – Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the post. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service submission to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Shropshire & Telford To be confirmed on appointment Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin TF2 8EA Employer website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time Reference number: 825-7157935-OPS-A Job locations: Shropshire & Telford Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin TF2 8EA #J-18808-Ljbffr