Job summary Are you passionate about Podiatry and MSK? Would you like to work for one of the top 10 NHS Community trusts whose vision is to be the best local healthcare provider and a great place to work? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you We have a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic Band 7, Highly Specialised Podiatrist (MSK and management of the High Risk Foot). The post will involve providing MSK assessments, treatment regimes and high risk foot and wound care in both clinical and domiciliary settings. As well as direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs you will demonstrate clinical leadership, be responsible for service development and working alongside your highly specialised podiatry colleagues to coach and mentor the community podiatry team. The post will require flexibility and ability to work across sites and teams according to service needs and therefore transport is essential. Most importantly a willingness to learn and develop your expertise and knowledge is essential. Main duties of the job You will be part of a highly motivated team, providing an excellent standard of clinical care in highly specialised areas. You will act as a clinical lead in MSK providing specialist podiatry advice to the Community Podiatry Team and professionals in other fields. You will be responsible for the planning and management of complex and specialised caseloads involving the implementation and co-ordination of highly specialised treatment regimes. This will involve: Integrated care within the community at clinic sites and patient's homes. Working in Community clinics providing MSK assessments and treatment regimes including stretches/strengthening/Footwear advice/Insole therapy. Working in Derby Diabetic Foot clinic, liaising with Diabetes consultants, Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeons, DSN's, Temporary Footwear providers (Steepers) and Permanant Bespoke Footwear providers (Blatchfords) and Community Podiatrists and Nurses for seamless Diabetic Foot Care. Working in the step down clinic between the diabetic outreach clinic and the community team. About us What can DCHS Podiatry offer you? The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes. Our current Vacancy is based in the Derby City and South Dales locality of the trust The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts and our Podiatric Surgery team. Supportive Mentorship. An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential. CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust. To become part of our fantastic Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 842-SCS-5301-24 Job locations Derby City Village Community Medical Centre Derby DE238AL Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account I have sent the JD and person spec to Jen Kinniburgh to add. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account I have sent the JD and person spec to Jen Kinniburgh to add. Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Degree in Podiatry and 4 plus years post grad experience MSK Experience Desirable Steroid Injection Qualification Leadership Skills Essential and Desirable Essential Experience in treating the High Risk Foot Desirable Experience working in MDT Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Degree in Podiatry and 4 plus years post grad experience MSK Experience Desirable Steroid Injection Qualification Leadership Skills Essential and Desirable Essential Experience in treating the High Risk Foot Desirable Experience working in MDT 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Derby City Village Community Medical Centre Derby DE238AL Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)