Podiatrist

Podiatrist

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Podiatrists to join the team.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals working at Band 5 to join our team.

You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, working with a range of clinics, hospitals and health centres and homes across the area.

As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon, providing comprehensive assessment, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.

You will be:

• Committed to and undertaking CPD, evidence based practice and clinical rotation.
• Providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and continuing to develop a multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care.

Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.

You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:

• Community clinics
• Domiciliary work
• Care homes
• Contribution to the development of the podiatry team

Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 45 clinical staff comprising Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff. We also have 9 administrative staff.

Why work with us? We aim to innovatively deliver first‑class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon, are a research‑active department and actively encourage personal development.

We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst actively promoting development opportunities for our staff.

To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.

Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers, assistant practitioners and students.

To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local anaesthesia administration certificate.

To follow departmental policies, procedures and guidelines but have the autonomy to make clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.

To attend all mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy.

• Registered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate of local anaesthesia

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Ability to provide health education.
• Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, motivated and innovative.
• Knowledge of research skills.
• Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests.

• Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to cope with a varied workload.
• Good understanding of health and safety measures.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Presentation skills.

• Practical experience of wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery.
• Competent to give injections of local anaesthetics.
• Competent to perform neurological and vascular assessments of the foot, including use of specialist equipment such as Doppler.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Castle Circus Health Centre
Abbey Road
Torquay
TQ2 5YH

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£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Permanent

Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours