Specialist Podiatrist

We have

an exciting opportunity as a Specialist Podiatrist within the Herts Valley

Integrated Diabetes Service (HIDS), based in West Hertfordshire. In this role,

you will work across HIDS and play a key part in maintaining the integrity of

the foot in diabetes, aiming to prevent long-term complications. You will communicate effectively and foster close

working relationships with colleagues across partner organisations, external

agencies, and services within HCT. You will ensure clear communication with

patients, carers, and other health or social care professionals, sharing

treatment plans that may involve complex, sensitive, or emotive information and

overcoming barriers to understanding where necessary. You will maintain health

and safety standards for staff, patients, and visitors, promptly reporting any

actual or potential issues

Main duties of the job

As a

Specialist Podiatrist, you will deliver

high-quality, patient-focused care by assessing, diagnosing, and developing

specialized and complex treatment plans for individuals with diabetes and

associated co-morbidities. You will provide expert podiatry care in community

clinics and multidisciplinary outpatient settings, while collaborating with

patients to create tailored treatment plans that support their health and

wellbeing. In

addition, you will identify clinical risks and take appropriate action using

established reporting structures. You will adhere to policies, procedures,

clinical guidelines, and care pathways, ensuring patient records and

documentation meet HCPC standards. Flexibility is essential, as you may be

required to work across different bases to support HIDS service needs during

staff absence or illness.

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

10 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£28.02 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-26-0189

Job locations

Hertfordshire Community Nhs Trust

Ronsons Way

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL4 9XR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To assess, diagnose and implement evidence-based care programmes

independently for a wide range of patients with diabetes.

• To request, perform and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to support

accurate clinical decision-making.

• To identify and initiate internal or external referrals for further

assessment or treatment where appropriate.

• To deliver podiatry services across diverse clinical settings, including

health centres, community clinics, and acute inpatient and outpatient

environments.

• To provide foot health education to patients, carers, and families,

empowering them to manage their condition effectively.

• To maintain responsibility for clinical equipment and stock levels in line

with departmental protocols, ensuring resources are safe and available.

Job responsibilities

• To assess, diagnose and implement evidence-based care programmes

independently for a wide range of patients with diabetes.

• To request, perform and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to support

accurate clinical decision-making.

• To identify and initiate internal or external referrals for further

assessment or treatment where appropriate.

• To deliver podiatry services across diverse clinical settings, including

health centres, community clinics, and acute inpatient and outpatient

environments.

• To provide foot health education to patients, carers, and families,

empowering them to manage their condition effectively.

• To maintain responsibility for clinical equipment and stock levels in line

with departmental protocols, ensuring resources are safe and available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Podiatry with current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD & Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• Post-registration experience in diabetes care, ideally within NHS and community settings.
• Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with diabetes
• Knowledge of SystemOne
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Podiatry with current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD & Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• Post-registration experience in diabetes care, ideally within NHS and community settings.
• Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with diabetes
• Knowledge of SystemOne
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car

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

Hertfordshire Community Nhs Trust

Ronsons Way

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL4 9XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Hertfordshire Community Nhs Trust

Ronsons Way

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL4 9XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

• To assess, diagnose and implement evidence-based care programmes

independently for a wide range of patients with diabetes.

• To request, perform and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to support

accurate clinical decision-making.

• To identify and initiate internal or external referrals for further

assessment or treatment where appropriate.

• To deliver podiatry services across diverse clinical settings, including

health centres, community clinics, and acute inpatient and outpatient

environments.

• To provide foot health education to patients, carers, and families,

empowering them to manage their condition effectively.

• To maintain responsibility for clinical equipment and stock levels in line

with departmental protocols, ensuring resources are safe and available.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Podiatry with current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD & Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• Post-registration experience in diabetes care, ideally within NHS and community settings.
• Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with diabetes
• Knowledge of SystemOne
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car