Specialist Podiatrist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is an excellent moment to join a forward-thinking podiatry service that is actively modernising how care is delivered. The Trust is expanding multidisciplinary collaboration and digital working, creating opportunities for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to grow clinically while contributing to service transformation.

You will work within a motivated podiatry team delivering specialist assessment and treatment to patients with complex foot health needs across multiple care environments — including community clinics, acute settings, GP practices, care homes, mental health services, and patient homes. The aim is to support mobility, prevent complications, and reduce inequalities in access to foot care.

This is a generic Band 6 post with pathways to develop into specialist interests over time.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, deliver and evaluate podiatric care independently.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex and high-risk conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment plans.
• Support health promotion and preventative care strategies.
• Work as part of an integrated care pathway alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Adapt practice to evolving service models and patient needs.

Typical patient presentations may include:

• Chronic neuropathy
• Rheumatological and long-term disease complications
• Vascular impairment
• Immunosuppression-related risks
• Biomechanical foot pain
• Experience working with high-risk foot management and biomechanical assessment is advantageous.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Registration

• Degree or diploma in podiatry
• Local analgesia administration certification
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Knowledge & Clinical Capability

• Strong clinical foundation in specialist podiatry care
• Understanding of current NHS AHP frameworks
• Ability to apply relevant national clinical guidance, including standards informed by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Skills

• Independent clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Competence managing complex foot pathology
• Flexibility to travel across service areas
• Adaptability in a changing healthcare environment
• Desirable attributes include postgraduate learning, mentorship experience, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Working Environment & Benefits

The Trust promotes a culture built around compassion, listening and delivery of high-quality care. Flexible working options are considered wherever possible to support work–life balance. Staff benefits include:

• Enhanced mileage reimbursement
• Wellbeing and occupational health support
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Sustainability and quality improvement engagement
• The organisation also supports Armed Forces personnel and is committed to environmental responsibility.

Right to Work & Sponsorship

This post may be eligible for sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioners, subject to Trust and Home Office criteria. Applicants must maintain legal permission to work in the UK throughout employment.

Helpful government resources include:

•  Skilled Worker visa overview
•  Health and Care Worker visa route
•  Evidence required for UK work visas
•  Professional registration guidance for podiatrists
•  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants

Background Checks

This role requires a criminal record clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service in line with safeguarding regulations.

• Application Timeline
• Closing: 1 March 2026
• Shortlisting: 2 March 2026
• Interviews: 11 March 2026

The Trust may close the vacancy early if application numbers are high.