Locum Band 6 Podiatrist - Essex at Pulse Healthcare

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

27.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Podiatry, Wound Management, Diabetes Care, Vascular Disease, Rheumatological Disease, Neurological Disorders, Nail Surgery, Clinical Assessments, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Care, Infection Detection, Wound Assessment, Offloading, Specialist Dressing Selection, Car Owner, Adaptability, Organizational Skills

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Locum Podiatrist Banding: Band 6 Location: Chelmsford / Braintree / Maldon – Essex Start Date: ASAP Duration: 4 Weeks Initially (with potential to extend) Hourly Rate: £25-27 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:15 (negotiable start times) Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and proactive Band 6 Podiatrist to join a high-risk podiatry service operating across three sites in Essex: Springfield Green (Chelmsford), Braintree Community Hospital, and St Peter’s Hospital (Maldon). This role requires a car owner/driver due to multi-site working. You will be responsible for delivering specialist podiatric care to patients with complex needs, including diabetes, vascular disease, and wound management. The successful candidate will be confident in assessing and treating urgent new patients and navigating diabetic foot pathways. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide high-risk podiatry care, including wound assessment, infection detection, offloading, and specialist dressing selection. Perform manual ABPI, Toe Pressure, and Blue Dop assessments (optional). Assess and treat urgent new patients, particularly those with diabetic foot complications. Deliver podiatric care to patients with a range of conditions including: Diabetes Vascular disease Rheumatological disease Neurological disorders Wound management Carry out nail surgery procedures as required. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must: Be HCPC registered as a Podiatrist. Have proven experience in high-risk podiatry settings. Be confident in wound care and diabetic foot management. Be proficient in relevant clinical assessments (ABPI, Toe Pressure, etc.). Be a car owner/driver due to multi-site responsibilities. Be organised, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent patient care. Why Choose Pulse? From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first. How to Apply If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below. Reasonable Adjustments If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us. International Recruitment Notice Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering specialist podiatric care to patients with complex needs, including diabetes and wound management. You will assess and treat urgent new patients and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.