Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Podiatrist

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a well motivated individual keen to utilise their podiatry skills to deliver treatment with outcome focused care to our patient caseload

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals trust Foot Health department Provides a diverse range of specialist Podiatry interventions to our resident population through our network of Community and Acute Podiatry and specialist clinics

We have a wide range of clinical specialisms that we offer to the local population including MSK Podiatry and sub specialisms including rheumatology, pediatrics' and neurology. You will get the opportunity to rotate into all of these specialisms as part of our departmental rotations and your overall development will be supported by the Trusts preceptorship program.

SWBH Trust is an integrated care trust and as such are able to offer a diverse range of Specialist Podiatry clinics and pathways to support our diverse caseload, providing opportunities to develop your career ambitions . We support development with Quality focused protected monthly half days , regular 121 ,supervision , Department wide training opportunities , a support and mentoring for program, personal development reviews and training plans to support your role and development.

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for providing autonomous quality podiatry assessment and treatment, for a wide range of patients who may be at risk with systemic chronic or acute medical and social needs at specific clinics and locations within a pan Trust setting using recognized techniques ,clinical reasoning and standards in which the podiatrist is qualified.

A successful candidate will have excellent communications skills and be able to develop meaningful collaborative relationships with patients, peers and colleagues, You will be able to plan and manage your own workload flexibly and be able to measure and demonstrate the effectiveness of your activities and interventions.

Due to the pan Trust nature of this role the successful candidate will need to be able to meet the transportation requirements of this post.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7221427

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant education at GCSE and 'A' level or equivalent
  • Diploma / Degree in Podistry

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a podiatry team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS

Desirable

  • Local knowledge of the workings of Foot health services in Sandwell
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant education at GCSE and 'A' level or equivalent
  • Diploma / Degree in Podistry

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a podiatry team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS

Desirable

  • Local knowledge of the workings of Foot health services in Sandwell

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.

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, 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 Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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, 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 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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clincal lead Podiatrist

Ashley Sargeant

sandwell.foothealth@nhs.net

01215072664

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7221427

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


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