Band 5 Rotational Podiatrist – Acute & Community Services
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a new and innovative Band 5 Rotational Podiatrist opportunity. These permanent posts have been designed to provide newly qualified and early‑career podiatrists with a unique opportunity to gain experience across both our Acute Hospital and Community Foot Health services.
Working across Lambeth, Southwark and our hospital sites, you will develop a diverse clinical skill set whilst being supported by experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. This rotational role offers exposure to a wide range of patient groups and clinical environments, providing an excellent foundation for future career progression.
Within our Community Foot Health service, you will experience caseloads including wound care, musculoskeletal presentations, nail surgery and domiciliary care. You will undertake regular home visits using Trust vehicles and be provided with remote IT equipment to support agile working.
Within our Acute Foot Health service, you will gain valuable experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams managing high‑risk foot complications. Opportunities include exposure to busy acute clinics, inpatient care, diabetic foot MDTs, vascular pathways, offloading and casting techniques and negative pressure wound therapy (VAC).
You will receive comprehensive induction, supervision and ongoing professional development throughout your rotations.
Your Duties Will Include
- Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a wide range of foot health conditions under the guidance of senior clinicians.
- Providing podiatric care to patients with diabetes, vascular disease, musculoskeletal conditions, wounds and other complex health needs.
- Participating in community clinics, home visits, hospital outpatient clinics and inpatient services.
- Working as part of multidisciplinary teams including diabetology, vascular surgery, renal medicine, nursing and community healthcare services.
- Supporting specialist services including wound care, nail surgery, biomechanics, offloading and casting.
- Participating in diabetic foot MDTs and contributing to the management of patients with complex and high‑risk foot conditions.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service audits, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
- Receiving structured supervision, mentorship and professional development to support progression through the rotational programme.
We Provide
- Community Foot Health services across Lambeth and Southwark.
- Acute inpatient and outpatient podiatry services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
- Specialist diabetic foot services and multidisciplinary foot clinics.
- Wound care and advanced therapies.
- Musculoskeletal podiatry.
- Nail surgery services.
- Domiciliary care.
Our Values
Caring – We put patients first.
Ambitious – We innovate and strive for excellence.
Inclusive – We respect each other and work collaboratively.
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