Podiatrist

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 6 podiatrist to join our friendly, progressive and supportive podiatry team. This role is designed to offer a podiatrist the opportunity to continue to build and maintain their clinical skillset within a structured and supported environment.

The podiatry service operates mainly from a central hub at Surbiton Health Centre where we operate a multi-chair clinic alongside several other community-based health services. This ensures that all podiatrists in the team are very well supported and can access multidisciplinary working across other health professions such as lower limb and physiotherapy. This offers a unique learning opportunity across our community health services. We also work closely with our district nursing and tissue viability colleagues ensuring our patients receive multidisciplinary care delivered in the community.

Working within this setting means you will never be working alone. There will be quarterly one to ones, clinical supervision sessions, interdepartmental meetings, protected time for continued professional development and annual appraisal. Our service covers nail surgery under local anaesthesia, biomechanics with orthoses provision, core podiatry including domiciliary care and high-risk foot care with wound care, Our biomechanics service is fortunate to be able to offer shockwave therapy and presents a further opportunity to the successful candidate with rotation through all our podiatry specialisms.

Main duties
Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with a wide range of podiatric conditions, including high-risk and complex cases such as those related to Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Manage and treat foot ulcers, infections, and wound care, contributing to prevention of complications and hospital admissions.

Undertake nail surgery and other minor podiatric procedures in line with clinical protocols.

Deliver biomechanical assessments and orthotic interventions where appropriate including shockwave therapy.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to support service development.

Promote patient education and preventative care, particularly for high-risk groups.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional, legal, and organisational standards.

As part of the induction into this role, the successful candidate will have a funded training opportunity of up to the value of £800 to allow them to complete The Foot in Diabetes Module provided by the Royal College of Podiatry. This training supports the development of knowledge and clinical skills in the management of patients with diabetes and high-risk foot conditions.

There may also be opportunities for the successful candidate to work within the organisations private podiatry services.

About us
At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

• NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.
• Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.
• Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
• Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today
We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description attached under the supporting documents.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

This is a permanent post for 37.5 hours per week. The usual working hours are 08.30 am to 17.00 pm Monday Friday with no weekend duty.

You will be based at Surbiton Health Centre which has nearby free parking and is a 10-minute walk from Surbiton railway station.

We positively encourage interested candidates to organise a site visit where you will be able to experience a community-based podiatry service first hand and meet other members of the team.

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Closing date: 23/10/2026
Interview date: 02/11/2026

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to use decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals
• Appreciation of good record keeping and communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety
• Problem solving skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate CPD
• Awareness of National Service Frameworks

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration as a podiatrist
• Bsc. Hons in podiatry Local Analgesia
• Evidence of CPD portfolio to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diabetes foot module
• Previous experience of electronic health records

Any Other Factors
Essential

• Current driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
• Willingness to ask for and take advice.
• Ability to make decisions, using available evidence where necessary.
• Commitment to team work.
• Commitment to high standard of care.
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of NHS podiatry, including domiciliary care provision
• Diabetic patient assessment
• Provision of high risk/ulcer treatments
• Nail surgery biomechanics

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Highly developed physical skills, precision hand-eye co-ordination for prolonged periods
• Nail surgery, health promotion, and biomechanics skills
• Effective communication
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Positive attitude to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Must have ability to travel independently as will be required to carry out domiciliary work and work from different locations
• Candidates should have responsible and caring attitude
• Should be able to work independently but also as part of a team
• To demonstrate initiative
• Confident and friendly
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Reliable
• Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to cope with challenges
• Good time keeping
• Smart appearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Your Healthcare CIC
Address: Surbiton Health Centre, Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6EZ, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Podiatry Lead, Joanne Clark, [email protected], 02083997111

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.