Specialist Podiatrist

Job summary We have an exciting, opportunity for a motivated Podiatrist to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking Diabetes and Tissue Viability speciality team. As a Specialist Podiatrist you will already be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in Diabetes and Tissue Viability competencies. You will support the team frequently managing complex wound patients within the community across Warwickshire and will be part of the MDFT rotas supported by Team Leads at 3 local acute hospitals. In addition, you will have the capacity to develop your skills further within the specialist team. We are happy to accept applications from newly qualified Podiatrists & provide a preceptorship/development post. If you are newly qualified or have not yet achieved band 6 competencies in Diabetes and the At- Risk foot you will initially join us as a band 5 working in a development post. You will be fully supported to achieve your band 6 competencies via probation, preceptor and mentoring programmes (usually within 18-24 months of your successful recruitment.) Whilst your base will be in Rugby, you will have independent means of transport to be able to work regularly in clinics, hospitals and patients own homes across the whole county of Warwickshire For an informal conversation or more information, please contact: Sarah Hart, Podiatry and Orthotics Manager and Professional Lead email: sarah.hart2@swft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job To be responsible for a specialised caseload involving the implementation and coordination of specialised treatment regimens involving specialist podiatric care and patient management programmes. The post holder will have knowledge in the specialist area and possess a high level of clinical competence and clinical diagnostic skills, whilst treating a varied clientele including children and adults, those with learning difficulties and anyone with limb / foot deformities which affects mobility and function. The post holder will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work across professional boundaries to ensure best care for patients with specialist podiatric care needs. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner with well-developed clinical skills and maintain a high level of knowledge and experience whilst treating complex foot problems. And provide the highest quality of podiatric care to those patients whose feet are assessed as being "at risk" (in line with departmental guidelines). This may require the post holder to use their own judgement to alter the treatment plan to suit individual patient's needs. If problems arise beyond the scope of this post the patient must be referred to a more experienced podiatrist. About us South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. We provide services across Warwickshire Hospitals and Community Services. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs. Probationary Period All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 3 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2 We appreciate you completing the survey. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 203-CS1286 Job locations Rugby Orchard Centre Lower Hillmorton Road Rugby CV21 3SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties To prioritise and evaluate patient referrals to the podiatry service, for their appropriateness and to identify to the Rehabilitation Lead any deficiencies. To be responsible for the assessment and review of patients with specialist podiatric care needs to plan and manage own caseload and that of junior staff and podiatry assistants. To identify any concerns or training requirements of staff in specialist podiatric care to the Rehabilitation Lead and help develop and provide these training needs appropriately. To develop t