Job overview
Podiatrist
Band 5 , PERMANENT, Full Time
The Podiatry Service is looking to recruit 1 full-time band 5 podiatrist.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our team providing a range of foot health services across the borough.
Podiatry care is delivered in various locations including Hospitals, Podiatry Clinics and patient’s homes.
The position is suitable for new graduate Podiatrists who are looking for their next challenge.
Applicants must be registered with the HCPC and have a degree or equivalent in Podiatry with a Local Anaesthesia certificate.
It is essential that you have the ability to work flexibly and you should be a driver with access to a car for work purposes.
Proposed Interview Date - Wednesday 16th September
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team, providing quality clinical care in a range of clinics. The post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs including diabetes and basic musculoskeletal disorders. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, liaising with all parties of the multi professional team and overseeing and liaising to effect the administration and allocation of appointments to ensure effective implementation of the treatment plan
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Experience
Desirable
- POMS
communication
Essential
- effective communication
LA certificate
Essential
- LA certificate
car driver / vehicle access
Essential
- UK driving licence
- access to vehicle for work
clinical knowledege and skills
Essential
- understanding / awareness of podiatry
Desirable
- experience in NHS
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This advert is for Podiatrist - Band 5 with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Leander Road Health Centre. It is listed as a Band 5 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum, pro rata incl of HCAS (outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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