Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 5 Podiatrist to join East and North Herts Podiatry Team
East & North Hertfordshire has a varied and interesting caseload of patients with an emphasis on caring for the at risk foot and wound care. The podiatry service is also commissioned to provide nail surgery but does not provide a social nail cutting service.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals that are enthusiastic, forward thinking and keen to develop their clinical skills. We will offer you the support to develop your professional skills and knowledge and help you to achieve your potential.
The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres and Acute and Community Hospital Sites. All of our clinics are well-equipped and we have a supportive skill mixed structure of clinicians.
Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), protected clinical supervision sessions, dedicated CPD time and a comprehensive Induction programme. The service hold regular team meetings and training sessions.
*Proposed interview date: 13th May 2026*
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from a BSc qualified and HCPC registered podiatrist. This post would suit a new graduate Podiatrist due to qualify this summer.
You will initially be employed as a Band 5 at your current salary whilst you are working through your Band 6 competencies as well as demonstrating these competently in practice. Please be aware that the maximum expected time to complete competencies and become a Band 6 - Specialist Podiatrist, will be approximately 18 months after starting your new role. In the event that you are successful in achieving this, then your salary will be reviewed and your pay band confirmed at band 6 pay step 1.
In the unlikely event that you were underperforming against the competencies, an action plan would be put in place to address these competency gaps; you would remain as a Band 5 -Podiatrist and the opportunity for a Band 6 at this time will not be confirmed. Salary payment until your competencies as band 6 are met will be AfC band 5 scale.
By the end of that time you will be undertaking assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including wound care across a number of community and acute locations.
Base- negotiable- but staff will be expected to work at a range of agreed clinical sites withinEast and North Hertfordshire to gain the most clinical experience.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
To be responsible for providing a high standard of patient focussed quality care by assessing, diagnosing and developing specialised and complex care programmes for patients with diabetes, other high risk health conditions, patients requiring nail surgery and MSK podiatry for those patients within the service criteria.
You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post may attract, where applicable and dependent on base,
A High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
To be responsible for providing a high standard of patient focussed quality care by assessing, diagnosing and developing specialised and complex care programmes for patients with diabetes, other high risk health conditions, patients requiring nail surgery and MSK podiatry for those patients within the service criteria.
You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post may attract, where applicable and dependent on base,
A High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Certificate of Local Anaesthesia
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with diabetes
- Ability to interpret relevant clinical tests and analyse and interpret complex data
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding and ability to explain complex issues simply
- Competent computer skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within the community
- Experience of treating patients with diabetes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to liaise and negotiate
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to take direction and work on own initiative
- Able to work alone
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Certificate of Local Anaesthesia
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with diabetes
- Ability to interpret relevant clinical tests and analyse and interpret complex data
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding and ability to explain complex issues simply
- Competent computer skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within the community
- Experience of treating patients with diabetes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to liaise and negotiate
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to take direction and work on own initiative
- Able to work alone
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
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.
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.
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).
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