Job summary An exciting development opportunity for a newly qualified exceptional candidate, with demonstrable potential, to progress into an available Band 6 role. The development programme offers the successful candidate the opportunity, as a Band 5, to successfully work through and complete the competencies for Band 6. We may consider part time applicants or those keen on working "9-day fortnights". We are looking for clinicians who wish to develop their skills in all aspects of Podiatry (high risk care, wound care, offloading /MSK, nail surgery) and work in a supportive team. Our Podiatry services offer care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders, e.g. diabetes that place the lower limb in a compromised situation. All Podiatry staff are supported with regular supervision, preceptorship for newly qualified staff, annual appraisals, personal development plans and a comprehensive local and cooperate inductions. We will nurture you gradually, and we will ensure that you're not be thrown in at the deep end. We will work with you to build your clinical skills through regular support and supervision, and ensure that you start with routine work, until you are ready to take on new patients, wound care, nail surgery and offloading. Main duties of the job This an exciting opportunity as Development Band 5 Podiatrist role progressing to Band 6 Podiatrist on successful completion of competencies. You will be required to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. Nail surgery sessions will be a requirement for this post Care will be provided in a range of Primary and Community settings, working independently and often in within a team. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CHS977 Job locations Podiatry Wokingham RG41 2RE Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) Registration with the HPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Manual Handling training Desirable Post graduate training in wound management IT training Continuous Professional Developmen Essential Evidence of a CPD portfolio Previous Experience Essential Carrying out nail surgery techniques Production and evaluation of treatment plans Diabetic and other high risk patient management Orthotics prescription and management Vascular and neurological testing Working within teams Desirable Significant post qualification clinical experience NHS experience Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff Knowledge and skills Essential Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques Confidentiality and record keeping Excellent Written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Organisational skills Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda Knowledge of the NHS structure and PCT's Report writing skills Evidence based practice skills Ability to work cope under pressure Ability to use own initiative Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver Responsible and caring attitude Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) Registration with the HPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Manual Handling training Desirable Post graduate training in wound management IT training Continuous Professional Developmen Essential Evidence of a CPD portfolio Previous Experience Essential Carrying out nail surgery techniques Production and evaluation of treatment plans Diabetic and other high risk patient management Orthotics prescription and management Vascular and neurological testing Working within teams Desirable Significant post qualification clinical experience NHS experience Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff Knowledge and skills Essential Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques Confidentiality and record keeping Excellent Written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Organisational skills Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda Knowledge of the NHS structure and PCT's Report writing skills Evidence based practice skills Ability to work cope under pressure Ability to use own initiative Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver Responsible and caring attitude 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Podiatry Wokingham RG41 2RE Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)