Specialist Podiatrist

NHS

  • Penzance, Cornwall
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 22 hours ago
The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive, highly skilled clinical support to Cornwall Foundation Trust Podiatry Team.Multi-disciplinary working will be an important aspect of this role to ensure best outcomes for the patient. Sharing of best practice with Podiatrists and other relevant clinicians will be key to this role and will involve patients, carers and support agencies in delivery of care.Clinics will be held over multiple sites within mid / west Cornwall.Flexible working considered.https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.Main duties of the jobWe deliver patient care in a variety of clinical and community settings with a caseload focusing on the medically at risk and/ or those who have a high podiatric need.Clinical caseloads will be managed based on experience and clinical supervision will be provided in the agreed CFT Podiatry structure. You will be involved in routine and high risk clinics and have the opportunity to rotate through the Foot Protection Team and Musculoskeletal Clinics in order to support the development of your skills and interests further.You will be joining a team of experienced podiatrists. We are committed to a high standard of care throughout the service. We offer support through regular clinical supervision, in-house CPD, countywide staff training, well being huddles and ongoing training to support the development of our staff.About usWe're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro RataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number201-25-647Job locationsWest areaPenzanceTR18 4TAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Current professional registration -HCPC
  • Dip Pod M, BSc (hons) Podiatry or equivalent
Desirable
  • Post Graduate qualification
Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical skills
  • Excellent communication skills written
  • Possess an excellent holistic knowledge of care
Desirable
  • Good presentation skills
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Current professional registration -HCPC
  • Dip Pod M, BSc (hons) Podiatry or equivalent
Desirable
  • Post Graduate qualification
Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical skills
  • Excellent communication skills written
  • Possess an excellent holistic knowledge of care
Desirable
  • Good presentation skills

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