About this role
Job summary
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Podiatrist to join its dedicated Podiatry team based at Murray House in Oxford.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality podiatric care and improving patient mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with a range of complex foot health needs.
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Band 6 Podiatrist
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Murray House, Oxford, OX2 8TA
Department: Podiatry
Pay Rate: £24.61 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 17:30
About the Role
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Podiatrist to join its dedicated Podiatry team based at Murray House in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality podiatric care and improving patient mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with a range of complex foot health needs.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred podiatry care while working in partnership with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Communicate complex or sensitive foot health information clearly and empathetically to patients and service users. Provide evidence-based treatment for At Risk patients, including wound care, nail surgery, and pressure offloading techniques. Manage a specialist community caseload using advanced assessment techniques, including monofilament testing, ABPI assessment, and Doppler use. Assess, treat, and monitor patients with complex foot conditions, ensuring safe and effective clinical management. Identify local service needs, prioritise care effectively, and support the management of service demand and capacity. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of patient care, including onward referrals, antibiotic recommendations, specialist footwear prescriptions, and requests for further investigations where appropriate. What Were Looking For
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A BSc in Podiatry or equivalent qualification (such as a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or an overseas qualification with equivalent experience) Current HCPC registration, including local anaesthetic annotation Experience delivering foot health education and communicating effectively with patients and the general public Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills within podiatry practice A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle Why Join NHS Professionals?
By joining NHS Professionals, youll become part of a flexible and supportive workforce dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care across the NHS.
Benefits Include:
Weekly pay for greater financial flexibility Priority access to shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency staff Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance Access to training and ongoing professional development through the Trust and NHSP Academy Blue Light Card membership with access to national discounts and offers 24/7 support from a dedicated team Opportunities to broaden your experience across a variety of clinical settings Access to NHSP member recognition schemes, webinars, giveaways, and events About NHS Professionals
NHS Professionals is the NHSs staff bank provider, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We partner with NHS Trusts across England to provide flexible staffing solutions, giving healthcare professionals greater choice, flexibility, and career development opportunities.
NHS Professionals offers rewarding opportunities that fit around your lifestyle and professional goals.
Apply today and take the next step in your podiatry career with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Full UK driving licence Essential
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Experience Essential
Experience delivering foot health education and communicating effectively with patients and the general public Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills within podiatry practice
Qualifications Essential
A BSc in Podiatry or equivalent qualification (such as a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or an overseas qualification with equivalent experience) Current HCPC registration, including local anaesthetic annotation
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Murray House
Jordan Hill Business Park, Banbury Road
OXFORD
OX2 8TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)