Job summaryFollowing a successful business case the podiatry service can offer Band 7 bank position. The role will be providing foot health assessment & treatment for High-risk patients at Caterham Dene Hospital, East Surrey Hospital and supporting the diabetic foot and hospital admission avoidance strategies with early intervention to prevent foot complications for patients.The role will include supporting the Lead for High-Risk podiatry care and dependent on days of employment participation in the Surrey and Sussex Multidisciplinary Footcare Team (MDFT) clinics.First Community actively promotes lifelong learning and will support the successful candidate with internal and external training.You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and an adaptive team player. You will communicate well with other team members and patients whilst being punctual, reliable and committed to providing a high-level of patient care. First Community Health and Care offers you an opportunity to develop your clinical skills to promote patient-centered care.Main duties of the jobTo provide specialist wound care and footcare interventions for patients with complex foot and nail problems.The successful candidate will work autonomously as well as work as part of the multidisciplinary team.The post requires accepting urgent referrals from Hospital consultants, community podiatrists, and other health professionals and will provide responsive specialist care.The role will support the education and up-skilling of clinical and care staff managing patients outpatient care.The role is for a minimum of 7.5 hours per week.The base location will be at Caterham Dene Hospital, East Surrey Hospital or Consort House Multipurpose Community Health Hub in Redhill. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Richard Edwards, Podiatry and Orthotic Services Manager at Richard.Edwards9@nhs.net or Jemma Tute, Lead for High Risk Podiatry Care at Jemma.Tute@nhs.net.About usFirst Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS Net Zero ambition.To stay safe online, only use our website to find and apply for jobs, and only trust recruitment communications from our published contact details. Any job advert, recruitment communication or offer can be verified through the contact details on our website.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata ContractBankWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference numberB9078-FC1133Job locationsFirst Community Health & CareConsort House5-7 QueenswayREDHILLRH1 1YBUnited KingdomFirst Community Health & CareThe Caterham Dene HospitalChurch RoadCATERHAMSurreyCR3 5RAUnited KingdomSurrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustEast Surrey HospitalCanada AvenueREDHILLRH1 5RHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder is responsible for:To provide expert clinical practice in the assessment and diagnosis of highly complex podiatric problems and deliver individualised treatment for clients with specialised care needs to maintain their mobility, independence and prevent disability.To be an active member of the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Footcare Team (MDFT) supporting the Lead for High-Risk Podiatry care to ensure continuity of service delivery in both an inpatient and outpatient settings.To support the development, implementation and review of patient & clinical pathways, SOPs and clinical guidance for the outpatient podiatric service.To support the Lead for High-Risk podiatry care in ongoing development of podiatry staff through clinical rotations, mentoring and supervision. Support training of podiatrists and other health care practitioners on management of highly complex podiatric patients.When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe post holder is responsible for:To provide expert clinical practice in the assessment and diagnosis of highly complex podiatric problems and deliver individualised treatment for clients with specialised care needs to maintain their mobility, independence and prevent disability.To be an active member of the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Footcare Team (MDFT) supporting the Lead for High-Risk Podiatry care to ensure continuity of service delivery in both an inpatient and outpatient settings.To support the development, implementation and review of patient & clinical pathways, SOPs and clinical guidance for the outpatient podiatric service.To support the Lead for High-Risk podiatry care in ongoing development of podiatry staff through clinical rotations, mentoring and supervision. Support training of podiatrists and other health care practitioners on management of highly complex podiatric patients.When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree/diploma equivalentHCPC registrationEvidence of CPD Post-graduate training relevant to clinical specialityDesirableMember of a recognised Podiatry AssociationEvidence of a Society Diabetic Foot, MSK Module or similar equivalent training Experience EssentialGood evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes, high risk foot and musculoskeletal conditionsExperience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDTDesirableEvidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision Experience EssentialGood evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes, high risk foot and musculoskeletal conditionsExperience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDTDesirableEvidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision Knowledge EssentialComprehensive clinical knowledge of diabetes and high risk conditions, impact and managementUp-to-date in podiatric diabetes, high risk & MSK theory and practiceWorking knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE Guidance and current NHS initiativesDesirableKnowledge of current NHS legislation and its relevance to the Podiatry High Risk & MSK ServicesKnowledge of pharmacology relevant to this field of practice Skills EssentialCompetency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist fieldArticulate and good communication skillsBasic IT skillsAbility to organise, prioritise and delegateDesirableBasic presentation skills Other EssentialCommitted to personal and team developmentAbility to work as part of a teamSensitive, empathetic mannerReliable Able to work unsocial hoursAbility to travel between sites and work in the communityDesirableMotivated and enthusiastic Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree/diploma equivalentHCPC registrationEvidence of CPD Post-graduate training relevant to clinical specialityDesirableMember of a recognised Podiatry AssociationEvidence of a Society Diabetic Foot, MSK Module or similar equivalent training Experience EssentialGood evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes, high risk foot and musculoskeletal conditionsExperience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDTDesirableEvidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision Experience EssentialGood evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes, high risk foot and musculoskeletal conditionsExperience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDTDesirableEvidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision Knowledge EssentialComprehensive clinical knowledge of diabetes and high risk conditions, impact and managementUp-to-date in podiatric diabetes, high risk & MSK theory and practiceWorking knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE Guidance and current NHS initiativesDesirableKnowledge of current NHS legislation and its relevance to the Podiatry High Risk & MSK ServicesKnowledge of pharmacology relevant to this field of practice Skills EssentialCompetency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist fieldArticulate and good communication skillsBasic IT skillsAbility to organise, prioritise and delegateDesirableBasic presentation skills Other EssentialCommitted to personal and team developmentAbility to work as part of a teamSensitive, empathetic mannerReliable Able to work unsocial hoursAbility to travel between sites and work in the communityDesirableMotivated and enthusiasticDisclosure 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameFirst Community Health and CareAddressFirst Community Health & CareConsort House5-7 QueenswayREDHILLRH1 1YBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameFirst Community Health and CareAddressFirst Community Health & CareConsort House5-7 QueenswayREDHILLRH1 1YBUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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