Specialist Podiatrist

Job overview

Are you a passionate and motivated Podiatrist looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team?

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our recently integrated Community Podiatry and Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) Podiatry service supporting communities across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. We also have partnered with University of Brighton and from July 2026 will be in our new state of the art podiatry suite on the Falmer Campus, where post holders will have the opportunity to work with all years of podiatry students on placement to help shape the future workforce.

The post will be primary based in Brighton, however there will be a requirement to travel to satellite clinics across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Therefore, a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle is a key requirement for this role.

What we're looking for:

• HCPC-registered Podiatrist.
• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas, including high-risk foot care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work flexibly across different clinical environments.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse caseload, including patients with diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular conditions, and basic wound care needs.
• Work autonomously & collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including community clinics, patients’ homes, residential homes, & hospital clinics.
• Undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients (non-complex cases).
• Develop & implement individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Play an active role in the support, supervision, and development of undergraduate and post-graduate podiatry students.
• Participate in service development initiatives, clinical supervision, & reflective practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, ensure equipment and stock are managed in line with departmental protocols.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment with strong senior leadership.
• Regular clinical supervision and access to high-quality CPD and learning opportunities, including involvement in student education.
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take your podiatry career in a new and inspiring direction, this role offers a chance to make a difference not just to patients—but to the profession itself.

Come and help shape the podiatrists of tomorrow by applying now and make a difference to the lives of our patients across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide podiatry treatment for a wide range of patients within the service criteria.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for clinical decisions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for patients with diverse clinical needs, including: Diabetes Chronic neuropathy Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) Vascular problems Basic wound management and tissue viability
• Diabetes
• Chronic neuropathy
• Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Vascular problems
• Basic wound management and tissue viability
• Deliver domiciliary care to housebound patients assessed as appropriate.
• Develop individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Participate in rotations (for Band 5s) to gain experience in specialist areas of podiatry.
• Undertake new patient assessments (post-orientation), develop care packages, and provide foot care education.
• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the Trust’s Foot Protection Team.
• Work across various settings, including: Community clinics Hospital clinics and ward rounds Residential homes Patient homes
• Community clinics
• Hospital clinics and ward rounds
• Residential homes
• Patient homes
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and students, including managing sensitive or challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to service data collection.
• Ensure clinical equipment is safe, clean, and appropriately stocked.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training, and departmental appraisals.
• Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement.
• Provide cover and undertake other duties as directed by the Podiatry Operational Lead or deputy.