Job summaryBand 6 or Band 5 career progressionOpen to Final Year Podiatry StudentsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic community podiatry team delivering high-quality care across West Essex.
We are looking for an experienced, well-motivated, forward thinking and knowledgeable Podiatrist who is looking for the opportunity to demonstrate and further their clinical skills and join our friendly, progressive team. ( band 5 looking for career progression will also be considered)
You will manage a high-risk caseload across a range of community clinical settings, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
You will be required to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making, communication and organisational skills. A flexible approach is essential to meet service needs and staff are well supported.
We have specialist clinics in Diabetes, Wound care, Nail Surgery and Musculoskeletal Podiatry .The post would provide opportunity to develop skills in all of these areas.
We also work closely with Podiatric Surgery ,Patient Appliances and Tissue Viability and have a Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Team based at Princess Alexandra Hospital .
Car driver essential.
Main duties of the jobTo autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools to provide a high quality service.To develop and implement treatment plans both in clinical and domiciliary settings. To be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
To participate in new patient assessment clinics, routine clinics, ulcer clinics, domiciliary and nail surgery.
To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff and other health care professionals.
To work in collaboration with specialist teams, GP's, and other health care professionals.
To work in accordance with the departments standards and professional codes of conduct.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and appropriate standards of documentation.
Participate in and encourage sharing of best practice and knowledge.Actively seeking new knowledge, innovations and developing appropriate change.
To participate in delivering training and education to both patients, students and other health professionals.
Undertake physical assessment of patients in clinic or domiciliary setting, involving specific patient movement and handling, in order to accurately undertake assessment.
The post holder will be required to travel across all areas of West Essex and will at all times work alone, independently and as part of a team.
About usThe EPUT West Essex Podiatry team are a friendly, dedicated, hard working team who put their patients at the heart of everything they do.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number364-B-328
Job locationsAddison House
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1EP
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools to provide a high quality service. To develop and provide treatment plans in clinical and domiciliary settings. To be able to work on own initiative.
To participate in new patient assessment clinics, routine clinics, ulcer clinics and nail surgery with opportunities to shadow specialist musculoskeletal podiatrists and specialist diabetes podiatrists in the multidisciplinary diabetic foot service.
To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff and other health care professionals. This may involve a range of verbal and non- verbal communication tools.
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients and carers where considerable negotiation, persuasive skills, empathy and sensitivity are required.
To demonstrate highly developed skills of reasoning and persuasion when communicating with patients, relatives and carers where there are barriers to understanding, effectively adapting communication techniques according to the needs of the individual.
To work in close collaboration with the specialist multidisciplinary diabetic foot team, Vascular team and secondary care consultants and professionals.
To provide specialised advice to community based colleagues working within other clinical areas and primary care.
To work in collaboration with specialist teams, GPs, and other health care professionals.
To work in accordance with the departments standards and professional codes of conduct.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and appropriate standards of documentation.
To act professionally in relation to customer care and contribute to investigations/responses to any complaints in line with Trust policy.
To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
To participate and comment on proposed service improvements and transformation within the department.
To participate in surveys, undertake audits, and research around podiatry care.
Participate in and encourage sharing of best practice and knowledge.
Actively seeking new knowledge, innovations and creating appropriate change. Promote, facilitate and participate in the provision of skill development.
To participate in delivering training and education to both patients, students and other health professionals.
To provide peer support to all health care professionals Trust-wide with regard to all aspects of podiatry care and management.
Act as an effective role model to all healthcare professionals and as an expert resource on the management of foot health.
Ensure safeguarding and mental capacity issues are recognised and dealt with appropriately.
To have knowledge and comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.
To manage own workload and support more junior team members to prioritise workload safely and effectively.
Respond to telephone calls to the service, providing information, advice, reassurance and support to callers.
To have an excellent working knowledge of IT skills.
To input data and information accurately and completely using the latest versions of policies and procedures in manual and electronic systems.
To ensure the necessary precautions are adhered to when transferring information, only disclosing patient identifiable information in line with Caldicott and the Data Protection.
Through networking and communication with individuals both professional and non professional ensure the profile of the podiatry service is raised.
To work within health and safety requirements and local guidelines.
Undertake physical assessment of patients in clinic or the home setting, involving specific patient movement and handling, in order to accurately undertake assessment.
Maintain competency and knowledge and utilise risk management to maintain safe practice.
To report adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.
The post holder will be required to travel across all areas of the Trust and will at all times work alone, independently and as part of a team.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Diploma/degree in Podiatry or working towards
- Knowledge and experience working in the NHS with high risk feet
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC registration or working towards
Desirable- Irmer qualification
- Vascular Module
- Supplementary Prescriber
- Independent Prescriber
EssentialEssential- Car driver and access to vehicle for work purposes.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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, have had to 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 old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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, have had to 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 old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
