Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Podiatrist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-PHN-0312
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cantley Health Centre
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Podiatrist
Band 6
Job overview
We encourage those who would like to work with a small friendly team and is interested in a full time or part-time position looking to develop their skills in managing the high-risk foot to apply.
Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work for a Trust whose mission is to promote health and quality of life in partnership with people & communities?
As an experienced specialist podiatrist within RDaSH you would:
•Work in varied settings across Doncaster.
•Provide quality care which focuses on those with high risk conditions, rotate into MDT foot ulcer team, nail surgery.
•Formulate & implement podiatry interventions, including lower limb MSK assessment, manufacture & provision of insoles for those at increased risk due to long term conditions.
•An annual appraisal & personal development plan, supportive mentorship & essential learning required by the Trust. RDaSH engage, involve & support staff to reach their full potential.
• To become part of our Team- involvement in team meetings, make valuable suggestions to influence & help make changes to service, to use innovative technology and make a real difference to patient’s health.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of foot pathologies for patients seen within a wide range of settings, some of which may be in isolation, e.g. health centre community clinics, GP practice clinics, domiciliary visits, physical/mental health/learning difficulties and social services establishments. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills further in the specialist areas:
• MSK conditions, fitting and modifying off the shelf orthotics
• Nail surgery and other minor soft tissue procedures
• Wound care including diabetes foot ulcer management
• Education of staff and patients
• Audit and research projects
• Multidisciplinary working with other specialist services such as TVAL, diabetologists, vascular, podiatry surgery.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent diploma in podiatric medicine
- POM-a and POM-s
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching/ mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in healthcare setting
- Team member
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communicator
- Reliable
- Motivated and innovative
- Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience.
- Experience of successful multi-agency working.
- Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD/Short courses
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit/ research
- Experience of Staff Management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care.
- Understanding of partnership working
- Understanding of the principles of care management
- Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- IT literate
- Able to travel between varied locations, able to carry equipment
- Organisational/ time management skills
- Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Risk assessment skills
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Batley
- Job title
- Specialist Podiatrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929872281
- Additional information
Working hours 8-4:30 pm Monday to Friday
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