Community Podiatrist - Band 5

Main area Podiatry Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full and part time positions available). Job ref 848-BHC-021-26

Site: Borough Wide Town Bromley. Salary £35,763 - £43,466 Inc of HCAS per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing 03/02/:59. Interview date 10/02/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a rewarding career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Community Podiatrist - Band 5

Salary is dependant on experience

Full time 37.5 hours per week, and part time working available.

An exciting opportunity has developed to join a committed, progressive team who work in a challenging and motivating environment. The successful candidate will have a responsibility to provide foot health care and advice to patients with "at risk" feet.

We are looking for a Band 5 podiatrist to work within our friendly and professional team. You will require a broad clinical experience at undergraduate level with an understanding of community podiatry services and intermediate care services.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession, the significance of Evidence Based Practice and clinical governance implications, as well as being able to work in, sometimes challenging, conditions to provide patient care.

You will hold a degree in Podiatry, be registered with HCPC, you will be expected to maintain a portfolio of development and be able to meet the travel requirements of this post.

Proposed Interview Date: week beginning 9th February 2026.

Main duties of the job

Although primarily based in a clinical setting, the role is across the Bromley borough with a home visit case load. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

The post holder will be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate Bromley Healthcare values in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value health promotion through patient empowerment and education, therefore we require podiatrists who have excellent communication and assessment skills.

As this post is open to graduate level we will provide mentorship and rotation through specialist clinics to ensure CPD.

For more information please see attached JD and PS.

• Management of a domiciliary caseload - routine care and diabetic foot assessment.
• Exposure to wound care and support where needed will be provided.
• Opportunities for rotation in MSK and nail surgery will be made available.

Person specification Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent leading to licence to practice
• Local analgesia administration certificate
• HCPC registration
• May engage in post graduate study such as CPD courses and modules
• Ability to complete basic grade induction programme

Experience

• Able to use own experience to offer 2nd opinions to others
• Experience of specialist areas of work, e.g. minor nail surgery, biomechanics, rheumatology, the Diabetic & at risk foot and Health Education at university or on placement
• Experience in presenting information, adapting teaching/training to the learning styles of others
• Previous role as a Podiatry Assistant

Skills

• Knowledge of Podiatric conditions and advanced therapies
• Evidence of ability to work alone and as team member
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of a range of assessment techniques; including diagnostic equipment e.g. Monofilament, Doppler
• Hold a current UK driver's licence and have access to a car to be able to commute effectively and efficiently between service bases/work settings
• An interest in developing an area or service
• Evidence of team working or good knowledge of team working principles
• Able to reflect on constructive feedback from peers, and implement appropriate changes to practice

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel (link removed).

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.