Graduate Podiatrist in Bath

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or newly qualified podiatrist to join a busy, well-established clinic. Candidates with a few years' experience are also welcome to apply. You'll work alongside an experienced Musculoskeletal Lead Podiatrist, building a broad caseload and gaining hands-on training in advanced treatments not always available at graduate level.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £38,000-£40,000 per annum, plus up to 30% commission on billings, depending on experience
• Full training provided on MLS laser therapy, shockwave therapy and other advanced modalities
• Supportive, experienced team led by a Musculoskeletal Lead Podiatrist
• Modern clinic with up-to-date equipment and an established patient base
• Ongoing CPD support to help you build your career in podiatry
• A friendly, patient-focused clinic with a strong reputation built over 20+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough patient assessments and consultations, taking accurate medical and social histories
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of foot and lower limb conditions, including verrucas and warts, corns and calluses, fungal nails and ingrown toenails (including nail surgery under local anaesthetic where competent)
• Assess and manage heel pain and plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, flat feet and other biomechanical or musculoskeletal complaints
• Support the care of diabetic and high-risk foot patients, including wound assessment and management
• Carry out gait analysis and contribute to the design and provision of custom foot orthotics
• Deliver or assist with advanced treatments such as MLS laser therapy and shockwave therapy (full training provided)
• Provide paediatric footcare and medical pedicures with warm wax therapy where required
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC standards
• Obtain informed consent before treatment and explain findings and options clearly to patients
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and reception team to deliver a high standard of patient care

Working Pattern

This is a full-time role over 4 days per week on a compressed hours basis. Wednesday and Thursday are fixed working days each week, with the remaining 2 days flexible and open to discussion. There is also the option to work one Saturday a month, with a weekday taken off in lieu that month.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 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.