# Podiatrist Development Role > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist-development-role/21aed87c-6c5d-463c-b186-62fc2450c0c5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist-development-role/21aed87c-6c5d-463c-b186-62fc2450c0c5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** CPFT at North Cambridgeshire Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (Full-time: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 or 9 day fortnight or 4 day week. Scope for part-time.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-23T11:01:08.712Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridgeshire/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Older_People_Adult_Community/Older_People_Adult_Community-v8291197 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8291197?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a development post, if you are appointed as a Band 5, you will be provided with a list of competencies to complete and an agreed timescale in which to complete these, up to a maximum of 12mths. Competencies will be reviewed in your supervisions and appraisals. Only on successful completion of these competencies, you will progress to a Band 6. We are currently looking to recruit a Podiatrist to join the CPFT Podiatry Service working in the community in Cambridgeshire. The successful applicant will work primarily in their locality podiatry team but will be required to support the service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough when needed. We operate out of key sites in Oak Tree Centre/ Doddington Community Hospital/Princess of Wales Hospital/ North Cambs. Hospital/ Chesterton Medical Centre/ City Care Centre. We are open to Podiatrists from various professional backgrounds including newly qualified staff and staff looking to join the NHS from private practice. We have developed a comprehensive preceptorship program for newly qualified Podiatrists, and a structured competency framework for more experienced Podiatrists to ensure those joining the team experience a structured, supportive onboarding experience. There is scope for the positions to be full or part-time alongside potential for compressed hours (e.g. full-time hours over 4 day weeks or 9 day fortnights). ### Main duties of the job Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. The post-holder will be competent across all core areas of Podiatry and have a strong team work ethic and sense of accountability. The successful candidate will work within the Podiatry team to support our core cohort of patients, with scope for specialist practice dependant on the individuals skillset. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust. Within the service there is ample opportunity for professional growth and development across the variety of specialisms we offer; from diabetic and high risk foot management, in both the community and acute settings, to assisting in our community-run Podiatric Surgery unit. Alongside this there is also opportunity to specialise within our MSK or Nail Surgery teams. There are opportunities to develop line management and mentoring skills through supporting of Podiatry students, our apprentice Podiatrists and Footcare Assistants. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community then we want to hear from you. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities - To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including: High Risk Diabetes Neuropathy Chronic disease e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis Vascular conditions Wound management/tissue viability Care will be provided in a range of settings including: Hospital Clinics Ward Rounds Health Centre Community Clinics GP Practice Clinics Residential Homes for the Elderly Patients Homes Care Centres for the Disabled To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with subsequent production of individual treatment plan and be able to manage the day to day running of a busy clinic. - High Risk Diabetes - Neuropathy - Chronic disease e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis - Vascular conditions - Wound management/tissue viability - Hospital Clinics - Ward Rounds - Health Centre Community Clinics - GP Practice Clinics - Residential Homes for the Elderly - Patients Homes - Care Centres for the Disabled - To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with subsequent production of individual treatment plan and be able to manage the day to day running of a busy clinic. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence based approach to wound management. **Desirable** - Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of high risk patients on a regular basis. - Experience working in an NHS Podiatry setting. ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent clinical skills utilising evidence based practice. - An understanding of clinical governance and clinical supervision. - Good time management and organisational skills - Excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Able to participate in standard setting and audit. - Skills in reflective practice ### Knowledge & Understanding **Essential** - Knowledge of NHS systems and appropriate frameworks. - Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. - Seeks and uses professional support appropriately. - Understands the principle of confidentiality. ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registered podiatrist - Podiatry diploma / degree - Local anaesthetics certificate - Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas. ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 713.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) - [podiatrist band 5 jd/sp (pdf, 456.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10611835) - [podiatrist band 6 jd/sp (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10611833) - [employee probation period guidance (pdf, 177.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3046) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.