# Podiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/42acce2a-cd15-47bb-8d76-42d5b4226baa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/42acce2a-cd15-47bb-8d76-42d5b4226baa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 to £39,043 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T13:16:15.731Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9833-1057-26?employerCode=C9833 - **Application URL:** https://careers.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1057&ATSI=leedscommunityhealthcare&jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v4&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Podiatrist to join our team. The Podiatry service provides multiple care offers to meet the individual needs of the people across the city of Leeds. We are a community-based service that provides assessment and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb related problems using diagnostic equipment and treatment packages. We offer specialist services, including wound care, foot and ankle pain, a foot protection service for people with high-risk feet and nail surgery, We promote health coaching and self- management to empower people to manage their own foot needs. Our team of Advanced and Specialist Podiatrists and Podiatrists as well as Assistant Practitioners are based in geographical areas across Leeds. All clinical staff are expected to work in health centers, patients own homes and care homes. The service works closely with other stakeholders and is a research active team collaborating on national research projects. You will use evidence-based practice to formulate, develop and deliver individualised treatment plans in clinics and patients homes. You will apply appropriate clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload consisting of high risk, diabetes, wound care and biomechanics patients. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance always ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. The post includes travel across the NHS Trust carrying a variety of equipment. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you can travel independently across the city. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We are happy to accept final year students who are about to successfully get their HCPC registration. ### About us Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. ### Details - Date posted: 08 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 5 - Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VP57060CA5 - Job locations: White Rose Office Park, Building 3, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Podiatrist to join our team. The Podiatry service provides multiple care offers to meet the individual needs of the people across the city of Leeds. We are a community-based service that provides assessment and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb related problems using diagnostic equipment and treatment packages. We offer specialist services, including wound care, foot and ankle pain, a foot protection service for people with high-risk feet and nail surgery, We promote health coaching and self- management to empower people to manage their own foot needs. Our team of Advanced and Specialist Podiatrists and Podiatrists as well as Assistant Practitioners are based in geographical areas across Leeds. All clinical staff are expected to work in health centers, patientsown homes and care homes. The service works closely with other stakeholders and is a research active team collaborating on national research projects. You will use evidence-based practice to formulate, develop and deliver individualised treatment plans in clinics and patients homes. You will apply appropriate clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload consisting of high risk, diabetes, wound care and biomechanics patients. The postholder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance always ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. The post includes travel across the NHS Trust carrying a variety of equipment. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you can travel independently across the city. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We are happy to accept final year students who are about to successfully get their HCPC registration. Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. ## Person Specification ### General Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to job description above **Desirable** - Please refer to job description above ## Documents - [Job Description.doc (DOC, 194 KB)](document:2984415) ## 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.