Band 6 Podiatrist

Location: Podiatry Departments/Health Centres across Oxfordshire

Ward: Podiatry

Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with extended hours available

Why might this job interest you?

Are you passionate about advancing in the field of podiatry? Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Podiatrist for a long-term placement contract. The role involves delivering excellent care from heel to toe, with an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' mobility and quality of life. If you're ready to step into a role that values your expertise, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose, and manage primary care for patients with at-risk foot health status, including circulatory and neurological deficiencies, tissue viability issues, gait anomalies (through biomechanical assessment and orthoses prescription/manufacture), and onychocryptosis (using local anaesthetics and surgery).

Manage an identified caseload of patients and liaise with other healthcare professionals.

About us

At NHS Professionals, we operate England's largest NHS staff bank, helping thousands of NHS workers find better career opportunities, flexible shifts, and improve work-life balance across our partner Trusts.

Career Progression: Access to learning and development opportunities to take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed hours, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Work across over 50 NHS Trusts, offering flexibility in how and where you work.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for detailed duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification Travel Qualifications

• BSc Podiatry (or equivalent, e.g., Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience).
• HCPC registration and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Specialist wound care knowledge for treating and managing high-risk and ulcerated foot conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.