Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 podiatrist to join our friendly podiatry team, We currently have 0.8 FTE vacancy.Our podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk or who have a high podiatric need, consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs. We offer specialist podiatry clinics including nail surgery, biomechanics, and diabetes clinics. To enable you to undertake this role you will be encouraged to undertake rotations into specialist clinics to maintain competencies and undertake the AHP Preceptorship. You may also have a rotation into the Community Nursing teams.
You should be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate our ESHT values and behaviours in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value health promotion and patient education We therefore require a podiatrist who has excellent communication and assessment skills.
We encourage team members to take part in various CPD activities including clinical supervision, protected time, in-house training during team and department meetings in addition to external training sessions.
Applications are invited from motivated BSc qualified and HCPC registered podiatrists who are keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills.
Main duties of the jobWe are committed in providing you with a rotation of experience to build upon your undergraduate theory into practice experience.You will be given a mentor and supported in your first podiatry job to insure it is a smooth and enjoyable transition into your new career alongside the ESHT preceptorship programme.Our Trust is vertically integrated across Primary and Secondary care and is seeking to recruit Band 5 Podiatrists to our Podiatry team.Our team is complemented with skills from the many staff who work across the Podiatry service of East Sussex and is dedicated to the providing the people who live here with excellent foot healthcare.We want podiatrists with a positive mental attitude, who are determined to provide the best evidenced based care and are committed to being part of a podiatry healthcare team, that provides an excellent caring service to our patients.The podiatry service works closely with the University of Brighton, to provide student placements and we are actively engaged in looking at ways to maximise this partnership, to further develop our staff and the learning experience for students alike.The service is committed to bringing out the best of our colleagues and employees and we want everyone who works here to have job satisfaction and feel proud to serve and be part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further details / informal visits contact:
NameLesley Baker
Job titleHead of Podiatry & Orthotics
Email addresslesley.baker3@nhs.net
Telephone number0300 1314 536
Additional contact informationHelen Hill or Brenda Davey on 0300 13 14 536.
DetailsDate posted24 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number374-LBCG5826
Job locationsAvenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Podiatrist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Educated to Podiatry Degree level or equivalent
Desirable- Previous healthcare accreditation /professional experience with transferrable skills to new career.
ExperienceEssential- Undertaking new patient assessment, diagnosis & treatment
- Development of programmes of care Knowledge on wound care assessment, diagnosis and management based on current best practice.
- Vascular issues and associated podiatric care.
- Prescription and manufacturing of Orthotics devices.
- Gait analysis and loco motor assessment.
- Development of programmes of care, nail surgery and anaesthesia
Desirable- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced customer care training
SkillsEssential- To frequently concentrate when undertaking intricate clinical interventions.
- To receive clinical supervision
- To cope with unpredictable work patterns.
- To be able to work as part of a team.
- To be able to plan and organize tasks and activities using own initiative agreed boundaries.
- To organize and prioritise own day to work workload.
- To work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic literacy in Computer use I.T.
- To liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management.
- New patient assessment diagnosis and treatment skills.
- Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists code of conduct
- To provide direct care, with occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives)
- To be able to frequently sit in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of working time
- To undertake assessment and care in a range of settings, including Podiatry Clinics, Patients Homes, Hospital wards, where moderate physical effort will be required
- To further develop specialist intricate fine hand skills e.g. nail surgery Local anaesthetic certificate
- Education skills on a one to one basis, good communication skills, both verbal and written, include the ability to maintain patient records
Desirable- To identify own development needs
- Wound care assessment and management skills based on current best evidence
- To be able to relay sensitive and emotional information on an occasional basis.
- Advanced IT experience POM's certificate
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Podiatrist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Educated to Podiatry Degree level or equivalent
Desirable- Previous healthcare accreditation /professional experience with transferrable skills to new career.
ExperienceEssential- Undertaking new patient assessment, diagnosis & treatment
- Development of programmes of care Knowledge on wound care assessment, diagnosis and management based on current best practice.
- Vascular issues and associated podiatric care.
- Prescription and manufacturing of Orthotics devices.
- Gait analysis and loco motor assessment.
- Development of programmes of care, nail surgery and anaesthesia
Desirable- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced customer care training
SkillsEssential- To frequently concentrate when undertaking intricate clinical interventions.
- To receive clinical supervision
- To cope with unpredictable work patterns.
- To be able to work as part of a team.
- To be able to plan and organize tasks and activities using own initiative agreed boundaries.
- To organize and prioritise own day to work workload.
- To work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic literacy in Computer use I.T.
- To liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management.
- New patient assessment diagnosis and treatment skills.
- Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists code of conduct
- To provide direct care, with occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives)
- To be able to frequently sit in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of working time
- To undertake assessment and care in a range of settings, including Podiatry Clinics, Patients Homes, Hospital wards, where moderate physical effort will be required
- To further develop specialist intricate fine hand skills e.g. nail surgery Local anaesthetic certificate
- Education skills on a one to one basis, good communication skills, both verbal and written, include the ability to maintain patient records
Desirable- To identify own development needs
- Wound care assessment and management skills based on current best evidence
- To be able to relay sensitive and emotional information on an occasional basis.
- Advanced IT experience POM's certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressAvenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressAvenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Head of Podiatry & Orthotics
Lesley Baker
lesley.baker3@nhs.net
07990754436
DetailsDate posted24 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number374-LBCG5826
Job locationsAvenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
