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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
0300 13 14 500
Podiatrist
Accepting applications until: 31-Aug-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Aug-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Avenue house
- Address
- The Avenue
- Town
- Eastbourse
- Postcode
- BN21 3XY
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (base in Hastings area with possibly some work in eastabourne)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (friday will need to be on e the days worked)
Salary
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
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We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 podiatrist to join our friendly podiatry team.
It is currently a fixed term post with future opportunities.
Our podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk or who have a high podiatric need, consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs. We offer specialist podiatry clinics including nail surgery, biomechanics, and diabetes clinics. To enable you to undertake this role you will be encouraged to undertake rotations into specialist clinics to maintain competencies.
You should be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate our ESHT values and behaviours in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value health promotion and patient education We therefore require a podiatrist who has excellent communication and assessment skills.
We encourage team members to take part in various CPD activities including clinical supervision, protected time, in-house training during team and department meetings in addition to external training sessions.
Applications are invited from motivated BSc qualified and HCPC registered podiatrists who are keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills.
This post is based in community setting but you will also work in acute settings. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
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We are committed in providing you with a rotation of experience to build upon your undergraduate theory into practice experience.
You will be given a mentor and supported in your first podiatry job to insure it is a smooth and enjoyable transition into your new career.
Our Trust is vertically integrated across Primary and Secondary care and is seeking to recruit Band 5 Podiatrists to our Podiatry team.
Our team is complemented with skills from the many staff who work across the Podiatry service of East Sussex and is dedicated to the providing the people who live here with excellent foot healthcare.
We want podiatrists with a positive attitude, who are determined to provide the best evidenced based care and are committed to being part of a podiatry healthcare team, that provides an excellent caring service to our patients.
The podiatry service works closely with the University of Brighton, to provide student placements and we are actively engaged in looking at ways to maximise this partnership, to further develop our staff and the learning experience for students alike.
The service is committed to bringing out the best of our colleagues and employees and we want everyone who works here to have job satisfaction and feel proud to serve and be part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will be working in a number of locations in community and acute setting therefore it is essential that you are able to travel between sites independently and in a timely manner.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Podiatrist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Educated to Podiatry Degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Undertaking new patient assessment, diagnosis & treatment
- Development of programmes of care Knowledge on wound care
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- To frequently concentrate when undertaking intricate clinical interventions.
- To receive clinical supervision
- To cope with unpredictable work patterns
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Baker
- Job title
- Head of Orthotics & Podiatry services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Bren davey [email protected]
Helen Hill - [email protected]
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