Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 27 October 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the team.

Permanent position - 37.5 hours per week. Involving work in both health centres and out in the community in patient's homes, care homes and local hospitals. The team covers parts of Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and surrounding area. We manage complex patients with foot ulcers through comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular assessments.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, committed to providing high quality patient care with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Enthusiastic, highly motivated and a strong work ethic is most desirable.

You will be confident in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb, with a sound knowledge of disease processes relating to the foot and lower limb of all types of patient groups. The ability to network, liaise and build relationships with other health care professionals would be highly advantageous.

Knowledge of basic MSK and competence with nail surgery is also a requirement for the role.

You will have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery on a rota basis and there are opportunities for shadowing and working with the Multi -Disciplinary Foot Team and the MSK specialist team to further advance skills and knowledge base.

Flexible/part time role may be considered.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Actively manage treatment programmes in line with care planning and discharge guidelines.
• Identify when patients need referrals to other professionals or specialist areas, following agreed pathways.
• Perform nail surgery (undertaking procedures under supervision if not already proficient).
• Participate in rotations in areas such as nail surgery, diabetes and vascular care.
• Arrange for offloading orthoses, pressure-relieving insoles, and shoe inserts as needed.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Details
Date posted: 13 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
Reference number: 798-8364978
Job locations: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1PG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• A certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
• Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Education, Validated Courses, Training and continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience and training within specialist areas in Podiatry such as management of the 'high risk' foot, the Diabetic Foot 'at risk' and Biomechanical/ Musculoskeletal Assessment Diagnosis and Management

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1PG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Integrated Community Service Lead, Rachel Gibbons, rachelgibbons2@nhs.net, 01562514563

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).