Community Podiatrist

Job overview

Are you a qualified podiatrist passionate about delivering high-quality care in a community setting? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking three motivated and compassionate Community Band 5 Podiatrists to join our established Community Podiatry Service across Oxfordshire.

In this role, you will deliver evidence-based podiatric care to a diverse community caseload, supporting patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills across a range of community environments. These posts will cover the whole of Oxfordshire, with community-based working.

Join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and be part of an organisation committed to excellence, compassion, and improving outcomes for our patients.

Apply now to become a valued member of our Community Podiatry Service.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage the primary care of patients with foot health issues.
• Provide wound care, toenail surgery, and prescribe orthoses.
• Work independently and as part of a team, liaising with other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in audits, service development projects, and training of junior staff.

Requirements:

• BSc in Podiatry (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
• Experience in assessing and treating complex foot pathologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conducting reflective assessments, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire
• Primary Care Management: Managing the ongoing primary care of patients eligible for NHS podiatry, including those with 'at risk' foot health status, toenail pathology, and those requiring wound care and orthoses
• Caseload Management: Independently managing a caseload of patients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals, and referring patients for further care as needed
• Team Collaboration: Working within a podiatry team and developing professional links across care pathways, as well as participating in audits and service development projects
• Training and Education: Supporting the training of junior staff, including apprentices and students, and undertaking training and education for a range of healthcare professionals and service users
• Clinical Skills Maintenance: Maintaining high-quality clinical skills and ensuring continuing professional development in line with local and national guidelines
• Patient Care: Providing care in various settings, including patients' homes, and ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, and HCPC objectives, policies, standards, and guidelines.

These duties ensure that the podiatrist provides high-quality care and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Community Podiatry Service.