Podiatrist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Podiatrist to join the CPFT Podiatry Service in Cambridgeshire, working in community settings. The post-holder will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for a diverse patient group, including those with high-risk conditions like diabetes and vascular issues. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and specialisation within various podiatry fields, such as diabetic foot management, MSK, or nail surgery. The successful candidate will work across different locations and contribute to team development by mentoring students and apprentices.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered podiatrist
- Podiatry diploma / degree
- Local anaesthetics certificate
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas.
- Evidence based approach to wound management.
- Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of high risk patients on a regular basis.
- Experience working in an NHS Podiatry setting.
- Skills & Abilities
- Excellent clinical skills utilising evidence based practice.
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical supervision.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Team leadership and management
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Knowledge of NHS systems and appropriate frameworks.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Understands the principle of confidentiality.
- Other
- Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- Education / Qualifications
- HCPC registered podiatrist
- Podiatry diploma / degree
- Local anaesthetics certificate
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas.
- Evidence based approach to wound management.
- Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of high risk patients on a regular basis.
- Experience working in an NHS Podiatry setting.
- Skills & Abilities
- Excellent clinical skills utilising evidence based practice.
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical supervision.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team leadership and management
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Knowledge of NHS systems and appropriate frameworks.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Understands the principle of confidentiality.
- Other
- Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Podiatrist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Podiatrist to join the CPFT Podiatry Service working in the community in Cambridgeshire. The successful applicant will work primarily in their locality podiatry team but will be required to support the service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough when needed. We operate out of key sites in Oak Tree Centre/ Doddington Community Hospital/Princess of Wales Hospital/ North Cambs. Hospital/ Chesterton Medical Centre/ City Care Centre.
There is scope for the position to be full or part-time alongside potential for compressed hours (e.g. full-time hours over 4 day weeks or 9 day fortnights).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be competent across all core areas of Podiatry and have a strong team work ethic and sense of accountability. The successful candidate will work within the Podiatry team to support our core cohort of patients, with scope for specialist practice dependant on the individuals skillset.
We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust. Within the service there is ample opportunity for professional growth and development across the variety of specialisms we offer; from diabetic and high risk foot managemen
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