Locum Band 6/7 Podiatrist

About the role

This locum role delivers community podiatry services within Brighton, placing emphasis on the management of high-risk and diabetic foot conditions for community patients. The position owns a varied and complex caseload while actively supporting the maintenance and improvement of patient mobility and overall foot health within a university teaching context. In this assignment, the Podiatrist may be asked to supervise students, contributing to their learning and development under direct guidance. The work requires a strong commitment to structured clinical thinking and clear communication in all interactions with patients and colleagues. Success in this role depends heavily on the ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with other healthcare professionals. You will be expected to take detailed notes, keep all commitments, and communicate key decisions in writing to ensure continuity and clarity. Ultimately, the professional in this role must make their work easy to review and build upon for the wider team.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct comprehensive assessments to guide the safe management of high-risk, routine, and diabetic foot conditions for community patients. Translate findings from new patient assessments into structured treatment plans that specifically address individual podiatric needs and risks. Provide wound care and ulcer management interventions, drawing on demonstrated experience to ensure safe and effective clinical outcomes for complex cases. Manage a caseload that includes both high-risk and routine podiatry patients, demonstrating readiness to handle complex presentations safely. Undertake new patient assessments and treatment planning, underpinning coordinated and responsive care pathways that meet community needs. Apply experience in managing diabetic patients to address complex foot health presentations and reduce associated risks. Utilise SystmOne experience and a valid NHS Smartcard to access systems securely and maintain accurate clinical records. Ensure reliable attendance across locations by holding a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance. Willingly travel between community clinic locations to support consistent service delivery across the Brighton region. Supervise students when required, contributing to their professional development while maintaining high standards of care. Participate actively in regular team meetings, reviews, and adjustments to plans to ensure continuous improvement. Communicate clearly and consistently, ensuring that all interactions with the team and patients are structured and easy to follow.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement; you must HCPC registration as a Podiatrist is mandatory for professional practice within the UK healthcare system and must be active and verifiable. Demonstrated experience in wound care and ulcer management is essential to ensure safe and effective clinical interventions for patients. Proven experience in managing high-risk and routine podiatry patients reflects the necessary readiness for complex and varied caseloads. Competence in conducting new patient assessments and developing structured treatment plans underpins coordinated and responsive care pathways. Experience in managing diabetic patients is desirable to effectively address complex foot health presentations and comorbidities. SystmOne experience and a valid NHS Smartcard are essential for system access and secure identification within the clinical environment. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are required to enable reliable travel between locations. Willingness to travel between community clinic locations is necessary to support consistent service delivery across the wider region. You must be able to meet the eligibility criteria as they are stated, with no exceptions to the hard bars listed.

Practical notes

This is a locum opportunity operating within Brighton as part of the Community podiatry team in Brighton & Hove. The role typically involves a combination of clinic and home visit work, requiring travel between various community settings. You should be prepared for a structured interview process that includes a screening conversation and one or more interview rounds. Interviews will assess your experience, clinical reasoning through a scenario or case, and your capacity to ask thoughtful questions. Preparation and the use of specific examples from your past work will carry the most weight in these discussions. Success in this role is built through strong collaboration, reliable follow-through, and the ability to make administrative and clinical work easy for others to review.