Specialist Podiatrist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a passionate and motivated Podiatrist looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team?

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our recently integrated Community Podiatry and Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) Podiatry service supporting communities across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. We also have partnered with University of Brighton and from July 2026 will be in our new state of the art podiatry suite on the Falmer Campus, where post holders will have the opportunity to work with all years of podiatry students on placement to help shape the future workforce.

The post will be primary based in Brighton, however there will be a requirement to travel to satellite clinics across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Therefore, a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle is a key requirement for this role.

What we're looking for:
• HCPC-registered Podiatrist.
• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas, including high-risk foot care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work flexibly across different clinical environments.

As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will:
• Deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse caseload, including patients with diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular conditions, and basic wound care needs.
• Work autonomously & collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including community clinics, patients’ homes, residential homes, & hospital clinics.
• Undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients (non-complex cases).
• Develop & implement individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Play an active role in the support, supervision, and development of undergraduate and post-graduate podiatry students.
• Participate in service development initiatives, clinical supervision, & reflective practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, ensure equipment and stock are managed in line with departmental protocols.

What We Offer
• A supportive and friendly team environment with strong senior leadership.
• Regular clinical supervision and access to high-quality CPD and learning opportunities, including involvement in student education.
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take your podiatry career in anew and inspiring direction, this role offers a chance to make a difference not just to patients—but to the profession itself.

Come and help shape the podiatrists of tomorrow by applying now and make a difference to the lives of our patients across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Provide podiatry treatment for a wide range of patients within the service criteria.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for clinical decisions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for patients with diverse clinical needs, including:• Diabetes
• Chronic neuropathy
• Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Vascular problems
• Basic wound management and tissue viability
• Deliver domiciliary care to housebound patients assessed as appropriate.
• Develop individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
• Participate in rotations (for Band 5s) to gain experience in specialist areas of podiatry.
• Undertake new patient assessments (post-orientation), develop care packages, and provide foot care education.
• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the Trust’s Foot Protection Team.
• Work across various settings, including:• Community clinics
• Hospital clinics and ward rounds
• Residential homes
• Patient homes
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and students, including managing sensitive or challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to service data collection.
• Ensure clinical equipment is safe, clean, and appropriately stocked.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training, and departmental appraisals.
• Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement.
• Provide cover and undertake other duties as directed by the Podiatry Operational Lead or deputy.

This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026