Advanced Vascular Podiatrist in Peterborough

Job summaryThe Podiatry Department are looking to recruit an experienced and autonomous Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist with a Vascular speciality. The candidate will work to help develop the vascular services in the community alongside the high risk and diabetes provision in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will be based in Peterborough or Huntingdon, working predominantly in these areas, whilst working with the adjacent trusts and internally to provide excellent streamlined care across the acute and community services across the county.The candidate will work in both the acute and community setting to provide high quality care to patients with active foot disease. Working alongside the Principal podiatrist and the team to develop and extend the remit of community vascular services. This senior role within the department requires good leadership skillsacross the county. The role also involves education to support peers internally to the trust and within the wider system.The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in their field, and should be educated to master's degree level with suitable experience in the management of the Vascular, High Risk and Diabetic Foot, or be working towards Masters level qualification. The candidate should be working at the level of a Band 7 Podiatrist within the Competency Skills Framework. Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will apply advanced clinical practice skills to ensure patients with active foot disease received rapid diagnosis,optimisation and treatment.The right candidate will work to develop andestablish improved MDT across the county and to establish streamlined transfer of care across acutes sites, to ensure patients can be treated and managed effectively within community. The Band 7 Podiatrist will operate appropriate clinics across the county and oversee the management of the most complex foot cases.The successful candidate will supervise Band 6 podiatrists to facilitate smooth step-up and step-down processes and oversee the signing off and reviewing of competencies. The right candidate will be proficient in the ability to work at advanced practice level and have a working knowledge in x-ray and blood interpretation to optimise patient care. There is an expectation to provide and lead on total contact casting and prescribing also. See the job description for full details.It is a requirement of this role for the successful candidate to undertake a qualification in non-medical prescribing if this has already not been achieved. Please note a Masters level of study is required to pursue non-medical prescribing in our trust so where NMP has not been obtained the applicant must be willing to undertake Masters level study prior to NMP; this can be a module of MSc or a full MSc.About usCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at posted24 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Compressed hours

Reference number310-MOPAC- -AJob locationsOak Tree Centre1 Oak DrvieHuntingdonPE29 7HNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.To be responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of new and existing patients with a wide range of clinical needs Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, including Hospital Clinics, Ward Rounds, Health Centres as well as Residential Homes for the Elderly and Patients HomesTo use decision making processes to identify patients who require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialist areas, following agreed departmental referral processes e.g. Consultant Diabetologist, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Biomechanics and Orthotics Departments.To provide emergency access during working hours for both inpatients and outpatients and to identify those who require medical or surgical intervention or admission to hospital.To make direct referrals to diagnostic services, using results to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialists, following agreed referral pathways e.g. acute wound-care, biomechanical evaluation or surgical intervention.To receive and provide complex, sensitive information and communicate effectively with patients and carers to gain informed consent.To follow departmental clinical guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries and using evidence-based practice.To support implementation and organisation of foot health education programmes for patients, relatives and carers. To provide foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care, Secondary and Social Services Staff.To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.To communicate and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.To be responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of new and existing patients with a wide range of clinical needs Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, including Hospital Clinics, Ward Rounds, Health Centres as well as Residential Homes for the Elderly and Patients HomesTo use decision making processes to identify patients who require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialist areas, following agreed departmental referral processes e.g. Consultant Diabetologist, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Biomechanics and Orthotics Departments.To provide emergency access during working hours for both inpatients and outpatients and to identify those who require medical or surgical intervention or admission to hospital.To make direct referrals to diagnostic services, using results to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialists, following agreed referral pathways e.g. acute wound-care, biomechanical evaluation or surgical intervention.To receive and provide complex, sensitive information and communicate effectively with patients and carers to gain informed consent.To follow departmental clinical guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries and using evidence-based practice.To support implementation and organisation of foot health education programmes for patients, relatives and carers. To provide foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care, Secondary and Social Services Staff.To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.To communicate and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA websitePerson Specification
Education / Qualifications
EssentialHCPC registered podiatristPodiatry diploma/ degreeLocal anaesthetics certificateEvidence of continuing professional development in relevant areaAn MSc in relevant field or willingness to work towards oneIndependent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards oneAbility to demonstrate working at 7 levels in line with the Podiatry Skill competency framework for a Band 7 PodiatristDesirableAccredited post registration training in relevant areasTeaching qualification
Experience
EssentialExperience of working and liaising in an MDT environmentBroad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of very high-risk patients on a regular basisExperience of managing staffEvidence based approach to wound managementDesirableExperience in the development of departmental protocolsExperience working in consultant led clinicsAble to supervise and teach on a formal/ informal basisExperience of Quality Improvement
Skills & Abilities
EssentialExcellent advanced clinical skills, utilising evidence-based practiceGood time management and organisational skillsLeadership and management skills.Excellent communication skillAbility to interpret diagnostic imaging (i.e. x-ray)Ability to interpret relevant blood resultsDesirableAble to participate in standard setting and auditSkills in reflective practice
Knowledge & Understanding
EssentialDemonstrates understanding of safeguarding issuesIs up to date with legislation and current eventsAccepts responsibility for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Other
EssentialHas a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for developmentAbility to travel across the County sometimes at short noticeRecognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respectWillingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of workingFlexibility in attitude and approachAbility to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications
EssentialHCPC registered podiatristPodiatry diploma/ degreeLocal anaesthetics certificateEvidence of continuing professional development in relevant areaAn MSc in relevant field or willingness to work towards oneIndependent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards oneAbility to demonstrate working at 7 levels in line with the Podiatry Skill competency framework for a Band 7 PodiatristDesirableAccredited post registration training in relevant areasTeaching qualification
Experience
EssentialExperience of working and liaising in an MDT environmentBroad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of very high-risk patients on a regular basisExperience of managing staffEvidence based approach to wound managementDesirableExperience in the development of departmental protocolsExperience working in consultant led clinicsAble to supervise and teach on a formal/ informal basisExperience of Quality Improvement
Skills & Abilities
EssentialExcellent advanced clinical skills, utilising evidence-based practiceGood time management and organisational skillsLeadership and management skills.Excellent communication skillAbility to interpret diagnostic imaging (i.e. x-ray)Ability to interpret relevant blood resultsDesirableAble to participate in standard setting and auditSkills in reflective practice
Knowledge & Understanding
EssentialDemonstrates understanding of safeguarding issuesIs up to date with legislation and current eventsAccepts responsibility for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Other
EssentialHas a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for developmentAbility to travel across the County sometimes at short noticeRecognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respectWillingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of workingFlexibility in attitude and approachAbility to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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
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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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation TrustAddressOak Tree Centre1 Oak DrvieHuntingdonPE29 7HNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation TrustAddressOak Tree Centre1 Oak DrvieHuntingdonPE29 7HNUnited KingdomEmployer's website