Band 6 Podiatrist

Overview

Job Title:

Band 6 PodiatristTrust:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation TrustLocation:

Horton Hospital, Banbury OX16 9BFWard:

PodiatryPay Rates:

£22.99 per hourShift Patterns:

37.5 hours Mon-FriWhy might this job interest you?Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the field of podiatry? Oxford Health NHS Trust are looking for a dedicated Podiatrist to join their team. They are looking for someone who thrives on keeping patients on their toes, delivering top-notch care from heel to toe. If you\''re ready to step into a role where your expertise can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear from you.Responsibilities

Manage a specialist community caseload, demonstrating skills in current assessment techniques (including neurothesiometers, monofilaments, Doppler) and evidence-based treatment of biomechanical pathologies, at-risk patients (including wound care) and nail surgery.Work in partnership with patients and other service users and communicate effectively to meet the needs of the recipient in maximizing their understanding of information about their foot health. To empathetically convey potentially distressing information.Supervise work with and for Foot Care Assistants and assist with their training and development.Identify the local need for podiatry services, evaluate priorities and deliver care accordingly, managing capacity and demand within contractual agreements.Work closely and effectively with other health care professionals in securing high standards of care for all patients, including; referral onward, antibiotic cover, specialist footwear prescriptions, and recommending further tests and investigations.Qualifications

Essential: BSc Podiatry (or equivalent e.g. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience).HPC registration, evidence of continuing professional development.Essential: Specialist wound care knowledge in treating and managing the high risk and ulcerated foot.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers information on the NHS Careers website.Disclosure and Other Checks

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.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.Benefits and Opportunities

Career Progression:

Access to Learning and Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.Work-life Balance:

Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and paid annual leave.Opportunity and Access:

Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 6Salary: £22.99 an hourContract: BankDuration: 3 monthsWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: M0042-83645AJob location: The Fiennes Centre, Hightown Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9BFJob description

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