Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated band 6 specialist podiatrist that is forward thinking and keen to develop their clinical skills.

East and North Hertfordshire has a varied and interesting caseload of patients with an emphasis on caring for the at risk foot and wound care.

You will be responsible for undertaking assessment, diagnosis and treatment of your own caseload across a number of community locations.

Base- negotiable- but staff will be expected to work at a range of agreed clinical sites within East and North Hertfordshire.

We welcome full time or part time applicants

*Proposed interview date: 7th August 2026*

Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from HCPC registered podiatrists who are able to demonstrate that they have the relevant skills for this role.

Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), protected clinical supervision sessions, dedicated CPD time and a comprehensive Induction programme. We meet regularly for team meetings and training.

The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres and Acute and Community Hospital Sites. All of our clinics are well-equipped, and we have a supportive skill mixed structure of clinicians.

The service is structured around 4 care pathways- Diabetes, At Risk, Nail Surgery and MSK.

About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now. You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description. You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable and dependent on base.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level or equivalent
• Post registration podiatry experience
• Certificate of Local Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Diabetes Foot Module
• RCOP Vascula Foot Module

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of treating patients with diabetes
• Post graduate NHS experience
• Competent computer skills (word, email, SystmOne)

Desirable

• Previous Experience of SystmOne

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to liaise and negotiate
• Good organisation Skills

Other
Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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).

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.