Job summary We are looking for a Band 5 Specialist Podiatrist within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust The successful candidate will join one of the largest and forward-thinking Podiatry Departments in the Country. This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist to provide high quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications. The post holder is required to have excellent clinical skills to deliver a range of Podiatry treatments for patients in Kent. The post holder will work with the local team to ensure service provisions within the team are run effectively and efficiently. A comprehensive corporate induction programme is given at the commencement of employment. As well as this the Podiatry Department offers its own preceptorship package covering all aspects of peer review, clinical supervision, support and mentoring. A Competency programmes is used for staff to ensure all work is to a high clinical standard which can lead to future opportunities for career development into a chosen specialist area which can be supported within the service. Main duties of the job This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered podiatrist with graduate clinical experience to provide high-quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications. The Department embraces the use of new ways of working using virtual consultations, Wound Matrix and Rio for clinical documentation. The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries, Acute and Community Hospital Sites, Prisons and patient's own home. All staff are given the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety and scope of practice. If you are looking for a challenging post and want to deliver the best podiatry care for your patients then this post will be ideal for you. As many of our bases are away from public transport routes, it is a requirement of the role that you are able to drive and have access to a car (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010). The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive health and well being support package to all staff. About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Details Date posted 08 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-7188259-TS Job locations Vicarage Lane Ashford TN23 1NJ Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine HCPC registration Completion of post-graduate 'induction' training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Diabetic Foot Module or willingness to successfully complete. EXPERIENCE Essential Clinical Governance and professional standards Health & Safety roles and responsibilities for clinical practice SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential Highly developed manual dexterity and clinical skills Ability to provide clear, concise written and verbal information to colleagues, patients and external contacts Interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team Computer literacy to enable use of email/inputting accurate patient records at speed Ability to work alone and under pressure if required PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to be assertive when giving unwelcome information Flexible in dealing with different personalities to enable patient compliance with treatment plans ABILITY TO MANAGE Essential Able to take responsibility for own workload on a day to day basis and work autonomously Able to travel to a variety of sites at short notice Have a full UK Driving License and access to a car Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine HCPC registration Completion of post-graduate 'induction' training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Diabetic Foot Module or willingness to successfully complete. EXPERIENCE Essential Clinical Governance and professional standards Health & Safety roles and responsibilities for clinical practice SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential Highly developed manual dexterity and clinical skills Ability to provide clear, concise written and verbal information to colleagues, patients and external contacts Interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team Computer literacy to enable use of email/inputting accurate patient records at speed Ability to work alone and under pressure if required PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to be assertive when giving unwelcome information Flexible in dealing with different personalities to enable patient compliance with treatment plans ABILITY TO MANAGE Essential Able to take responsibility for own workload on a day to day basis and work autonomously Able to travel to a variety of sites at short notice Have a full UK Driving License and 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Vicarage Lane Ashford TN23 1NJ Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Vicarage Lane Ashford TN23 1NJ Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Vicarage Lane, TN23 1NJ Ashford, United Kingdom