Specialist Community Podiatrist Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

We are looking for an established Podiatrist to join the Community Podiatry Team, site based in Poole, Parkstone and East Dorset. Therefore, being a driver is essential for this role.

As the Senior Podiatrist, you will cover a range of podiatry services. Our work focuses on routine and ulcer care for patients with high-risk feet, including those with diabetes, rheumatoid conditions, and other complex health backgrounds. You will have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, along with enthusiasm for improving patient care. The ability to liaise effectively with patients, other podiatry colleagues, and wider members of the healthcare team such as GPs, district nurses, and MDTs to ensure timely delivery of care and treatment will be important.

In return, we offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support, excellent learning and development opportunities, an in-house programme of CPD, study days, and clinical rotations, as well as regular clinical supervision, team meetings, and 1:1s.

The Senior Community Podiatry role is a full-time position; we would be flexible and welcome part-time applications with a minimum of 30 hours. We strive to consider where people live and keep travelling to a minimum to accommodate a positive work-life balance.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses, please email dhc.careers@nhs.net.