About the role
Job Title: Locum Podiatrist
Banding: Band 6
Location: St Albans area, Hertfordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £24-25
Working Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Podiatrist to join Hertfordshire Community Trust on a locum basis. This is a community-focused role based in the St Albans area, offering the opportunity to work with a varied caseload, with a strong emphasis on diabetic foot care and lower limb management.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within community settings, supporting patients to manage complex conditions and improve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality podiatry services within a community setting
- Manage a caseload with a focus on diabetic foot care and complications
- Carry out assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of lower limb conditions
- Provide nail surgery procedures where appropriate (local anaesthesia certified)
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical records using SystemOne
- Support health promotion and patient education initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
- HCPC registered Podiatrist
- Certificate in local anaesthesia (essential)
- Post-registration experience in diabetic care, ideally within NHS/community settings
- Strong knowledge of lower limb complications associated with diabetes
- Working knowledge of SystemOne
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community role)
Why Choose Pulse?
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How to Apply
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