Job summary
Are you a passionate and motivated Podiatrist looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team?

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our recently integrated Community Podiatry and Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) Podiatry service supporting communities across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. We also have partnered with University of Brighton and from July 2026 will be in our new state of the art podiatry suite on the Falmer Campus, where post holders will have the opportunity to work with all years of podiatry students on placement to help shape the future workforce.

The post will be primary based in Brighton, however there will be a requirement to travel to satellite clinics across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Therefore, a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle is a key requirement for this role.

What we're looking for:

• HCPC-registered Podiatrist.
• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas, including high-risk foot care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work flexibly across different clinical environments.

Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse caseload, including patients with diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular conditions, and basic wound care needs.
• Work autonomously & collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including community clinics, patients' homes, residential homes, & hospital clinics.
• Undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients (non-complex cases).
• Develop & implement individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Play an active role in the support, supervision, and development of undergraduate and post-graduate podiatry students.
• Participate in service development initiatives, clinical supervision, & reflective practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, ensure equipment and stock are managed in line with departmental protocols.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment with strong senior leadership.
• Regular clinical supervision and access to high-quality CPD and learning opportunities, including involvement in student education.
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

Join Us
If you're ready to take your podiatry career in a new and inspiring direction, this role offers a chance to make a difference not just to patients--but to the profession itself.

Come and help shape the podiatrists of tomorrow by applying now and make a difference to the lives of our patients across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values-- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 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, Flexible working
Reference number: 150-SK2800-PC
Job locations: University of Brighton, Falmer Campus, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9PH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Provide podiatry treatment for a wide range of patients within the service criteria.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for clinical decisions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for patients with diverse clinical needs, including:
• Diabetes
• Chronic neuropathy
• Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Vascular problems
• Basic wound management and tissue viability
• Deliver domiciliary care to housebound patients assessed as appropriate.
• Develop individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Participate in rotations (for Band 5s) to gain experience in specialist areas of podiatry.
• Undertake new patient assessments (post-orientation), develop care packages, and provide foot care education.
• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the Trusts Foot Protection Team.
• Work across various settings, including:
• Community clinics
• Hospital clinics and ward rounds
• Residential homes
• Patient homes
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and students, including managing sensitive or challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to service data collection.
• Ensure clinical equipment is safe, clean, and appropriately stocked.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training, and departmental appraisals.
• Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement.
• Provide cover and undertake other duties as directed by the Podiatry Operational Lead or deputy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Podiatry
• Registered with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in Nail Surgery and Local Anaesthesia
• Current drivers licence

Experience
Essential

• 3 years full-time degree course i/c 1100 hours clinical practice
• Experience in management of high risk cases within a supervised environment
• Knowledge of current NHS

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to devise a treatment plan for patients under your care
• Ability to network and interact with staff from other disciplines
• Ability to use initiative
• Able to use clinical reasoning in practice

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University of Brighton, Falmer Campus, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9PH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Acting Podiatry Operational Lead
Barbara Winton
barbara.winton@nhs.net
07748760021

Supporting documents
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