In PersonCommunity-based work across multiple Surrey Downs sites, with home visits where clinically required.
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
HCPC registration as a Podiatrist is required.
Experience in wound care and high-risk foot management is required.
Competence in managing foot ulceration and complex podiatric presentations is required.
Ability to work independently across community settings is required.
A car driver with their own vehicle is essential.
Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills are required.
Responsibilities
Provide specialist podiatric assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk feet.
Deliver wound care and manage complex foot ulceration.
Undertake home visits where clinically required.
Work across multiple community sites within Surrey Downs.
Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning for patients with long-term conditions.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Support service pathways aimed at preventing hospital admission and reducing risk of deterioration.
Desired Qualifications
Experience completing home visits is desirable.
Job Title: LocumPodiatrist – High‑Risk Foot & Wound Care
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Surrey Downs
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months with option to extend
Hourly Rate: £27-32 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (part‑time considered)
Job Overview
Pulse is now recruiting an experienced Band 6/7 Podiatrist to join the Surrey Downs Health & Care Podiatry Service. This community‑based role covers multiple sites across the Surrey Downs locality and focuses on delivering high‑quality care to patients with high‑risk feet, foot ulceration, and complex wound‑care needs.
The successful clinician will work autonomously across community clinics and undertake some home visits, providing specialist podiatric assessment and treatment to prevent deterioration and support safe, effective management of high‑risk foot conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist podiatric assessment and treatment for patients with high‑risk feet
Deliver wound care and manage complex foot ulceration
Undertake home visits where clinically required
Work across multiple community sites within Surrey Downs
Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning for patients with long‑term conditions
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Support service pathways aimed at preventing hospital admission and reducing risk of deterioration
Requirements
HCPC‑registered Podiatrist
Experience in wound care and high‑risk foot management
Competence in managing foot ulceration and complex podiatric presentations
Ability to work independently across community settings
Car driver with own vehicle (essential)
Experience completing home visits (desirable)
Strong communication and clinical‑decision‑making skills
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