Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated band 6 specialist podiatrist that is forward thinking and keen to develop their clinical skills.
East and North Hertfordshire has a varied and interesting caseload of patients with an emphasis on caring for the at risk foot and wound care.
You will be responsible for undertaking assessment, diagnosis and treatment of your own caseload across a number of community locations.
Base- negotiable- but staff will be expected to work at a range of agreed clinical sites within East and North Hertfordshire.
We welcome full time or part time applicants
*Proposed interview date: 7th August 2026*
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from HCPC registered podiatrists who are able to demonstrate that they have the relevant skills for this role.
Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), protected clinical supervision sessions, dedicated CPD time and a comprehensive Induction programme. We meet regularly for team meetings and training.
The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres and Acute and Community Hospital Sites. All of our clinics are well-equipped, and we have a supportive skill mixed structure of clinicians.
The service is structured around 4 care pathways- Diabetes, At Risk, Nail Surgery and MSK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable and dependent on base
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to liaise and negotiate
- Good organisation Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level or equivalent
- Post registration podiatry experience
- Certificate of Local Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Diabetes Foot Module
- RCOP Vascula Foot Module
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of treating patients with diabetes
- Post graduate NHS experience
- Competent computer skills (word, email, SystmOne)
Desirable
- Previous Experience of SystmOne
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This advert is for Specialist Podiatrist with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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