Podiatrist

We have

an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Podiatrist in Buckinghamshire

Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Podiatry Department at Amersham Hospital. In

this role, you will be responsible for providing professional and clinical

leadership in the strategic development, planning, and operational delivery of

podiatry wound care services across both primary and secondary care settings in

Buckinghamshire. You will act as a key source of expertise in wound care,

managing the holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with

complex wound care conditions. You will also be responsible for delivering

evidence-based podiatry interventions and clinical advice aimed at reducing the

need for acute interventions, while supporting patients to maintain mobility,

independence, and overall wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

As an

Advanced Podiatrist, you will be working collaboratively with the Head of

Service, Podiatry Leads, and a wider team of healthcare professionals to help

ensure a consistent and high-quality podiatry service is delivered across the

county. You will be responsible for supporting the development of effective

treatment planning, including off-loading strategies and preventative risk

management for high-risk patients and those requiring specialised wound care.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute as a proactive member of the

Podiatry Service, supporting service objectives and ensuring all practices

align with departmental standards as well as organisational and Health and Care

Professions Council (HCPC) policies and professional requirements.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£22.99 to £27.01 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91488-1

Job locations

Amersham Hospital,

Amersham, Whielden Street,

Buckinghamshire,

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways,

ensuring patients are directed to the most suitable services in a timely manner

while coordinating onward referrals when specialist input or additional

investigations are required.

• To undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced

analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information, including imaging

and pathology reports, in order to formulate accurate diagnoses, prognoses, and

tailored management plans.

• To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients, prioritising

clinical needs effectively while ensuring efficient use of time and resources

to deliver safe and timely care.

• To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical

documentation, ensuring all consultations, treatments, and outcomes are clearly

recorded in line with legal, organisational, and professional standards.

• To provide education, guidance, and specialist advice to patients,

relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting understanding of

foot health management and encouraging engagement in treatment and

rehabilitation plans.

• To contribute to service improvement and professional development

activities, including participating in audits, training programmes, and

clinical supervision while supporting knowledge sharing and the development of

best practice within the podiatry service.

Job responsibilities

• To independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways,

ensuring patients are directed to the most suitable services in a timely manner

while coordinating onward referrals when specialist input or additional

investigations are required.

• To undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced

analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information, including imaging

and pathology reports, in order to formulate accurate diagnoses, prognoses, and

tailored management plans.

• To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients, prioritising

clinical needs effectively while ensuring efficient use of time and resources

to deliver safe and timely care.

• To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical

documentation, ensuring all consultations, treatments, and outcomes are clearly

recorded in line with legal, organisational, and professional standards.

• To provide education, guidance, and specialist advice to patients,

relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting understanding of

foot health management and encouraging engagement in treatment and

rehabilitation plans.

• To contribute to service improvement and professional development

activities, including participating in audits, training programmes, and

clinical supervision while supporting knowledge sharing and the development of

best practice within the podiatry service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Experience in advanced podiatry practice, including complex wound care.
• Able to work independently and manage high-risk patients.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in audit/service improvement.
• Car driver preferred; travel across the county will be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Experience in advanced podiatry practice, including complex wound care.
• Able to work independently and manage high-risk patients.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in audit/service improvement.
• Car driver preferred; travel across the county will be required.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Amersham Hospital,

Amersham, Whielden Street,

Buckinghamshire,

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Amersham Hospital,

Amersham, Whielden Street,

Buckinghamshire,

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• To independently triage referrals and determine appropriate care pathways,

ensuring patients are directed to the most suitable services in a timely manner

while coordinating onward referrals when specialist input or additional

investigations are required.

• To undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and apply advanced

analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information, including imaging

and pathology reports, in order to formulate accurate diagnoses, prognoses, and

tailored management plans.

• To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients, prioritising

clinical needs effectively while ensuring efficient use of time and resources

to deliver safe and timely care.

• To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical

documentation, ensuring all consultations, treatments, and outcomes are clearly

recorded in line with legal, organisational, and professional standards.

• To provide education, guidance, and specialist advice to patients,

relatives, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting understanding of

foot health management and encouraging engagement in treatment and

rehabilitation plans.

• To contribute to service improvement and professional development

activities, including participating in audits, training programmes, and

clinical supervision while supporting knowledge sharing and the development of

best practice within the podiatry service.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Experience in advanced podiatry practice, including complex wound care.
• Able to work independently and manage high-risk patients.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in audit/service improvement.
• Car driver preferred; travel across the county will be required.