Podiatrist (Advanced Practitioner - Band 7)
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Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) Podiatrist (Advanced Practitioner - Band 7)
The closing date is 27 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Podiatrist (Advanced Practitioner - Band 7) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Bulford RRU, in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Work pattern: Two days per week, preferably Monday and Tuesday (16 hours).
The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.
Pay Rate:
Hourly Rate - £30.64 per hour
Main duties of the job
To ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional biomechanical service for referred personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled and specialist lower limb biomechanical assessment and treatment, together with the provision of both off-the-shelf and custom-made orthotics from MD approved sources.
To provide a high standard outpatient and inpatient podiatry service, for military personnel.
To plan and implement the development of the podiatry service as required, to meet demand.
To provide specialist podiatry advice/support to colleagues.
To formulate, develop and deliver a highly specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice; podiatry-based assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning, in liaison with the Multidisciplinary team.
To perform specialised podiatry assessment and treatment including the use of specialised computerised gait analysis equipment and provision of MOD approved orthotic appliances in the development of the management plan to patients referred to the Regional Podiatry Service (RPS) at Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) or Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) podiatry.
To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis, using specialist equipment where appropriately.
To liaise with other medical and health care professionals, including physiotherapists and RPS podiatrists within MOD.
About us
About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
Free uniforms provided (if required)
A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
Free mandatory training
Weekly payments
Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30.64 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
22 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-43164
Job locations
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 9AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional biomechanical service for referred personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled and specialist lower limb biomechanical assessment and treatment, together with the provision of both off-the-shelf and custom-made orthotics from MD approved sources.
- To provide a high standard outpatient and inpatient podiatry service, for military personnel.
- To plan and implement the development of the podiatry service as required, to meet demand.
- To provide specialist podiatry advice/support to colleagues.
- To formulate, develop and deliver a highly specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice; podiatry-based assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning, in liaison with the Multidisciplinary team.
- To perform specialised podiatry assessment and treatment including the use of specialised computerised gait analysis equipment and provision of MOD approved orthotic appliances in the development of the management plan to patients referred to the Regional Podiatry Service (RPS) at Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) or Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) podiatry.
- To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis, using specialist equipment where appropriately.
- To liaise with other medical and health care professionals, including physiotherapists and RPS podiatrists within MOD.
- To participate in the development and implementation of local and strategic RPS policy and protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and special interest groups.
- To communicate with other rehabilitation and Unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units. This will include receiving and providing complex/sensitive information.
- To provide specialised podiatry advice on patient care to health professional colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT); this may involve challenging or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by others within the MDT.
- To work as a specialist podiatrist in Multidisciplinary Injury Assessment Clinics (MIAC) as required.
- To lead on implementing appropriate research and developing evidence-based practice.
- To attend, participate in and contribute to in-service departmental programmes, and take the lead in forums where subject matter expert advice regarding biomechanical expertise is required.
- To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.
- To ensure that high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standard.
- To ensure the safety of both patients and therapists and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines, maintaining a high standard of confidentiality at all times.
- To take responsibility for the ordering and maintenance of all equipment necessary to run the biomechanical service. To include oversight on correct orthotic payment mechanisms and the creation of business cases to support the biomechanical service where required.
- To monitor and evaluate the quality of orthotics used within the service, both off-the-shelf and custom made.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional biomechanical service for referred personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled and specialist lower limb biomechanical assessment and treatment, together with the provision of both off-the-shelf and custom-made orthotics from MD approved sources.
- To provide a high standard outpatient and inpatient podiatry service, for military personnel.
- To plan and implement the development of the podiatry service as required, to meet demand.
- To provide specialist podiatry advice/support to colleagues.
- To formulate, develop and deliver a highly specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice; podiatry-based assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning, in liaison with the Multidisciplinary team.
- To perform specialised podiatry assessment and treatment including the use of specialised computerised gait analysis equipment and provision of MOD approved orthotic appliances in the development of the management plan to patients referred to the Regional Podiatry Service (RPS) at Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) or Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) podiatry.
- To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis, using specialist equipment where appropriately.
- To liaise with other medical and health care professionals, including physiotherapists and RPS podiatrists within MOD.
- To participate in the development and implementation of local and strategic RPS policy and protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and special interest groups.
- To communicate with other rehabilitation and Unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units. This will include receiving and providing complex/sensitive information.
- To provide specialised podiatry advice on patient care to health professional colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT); this may involve challenging or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by others within the MDT.
- To work as a specialist podiatrist in Multidisciplinary Injury Assessment Clinics (MIAC) as required.
- To lead on implementing appropriate research and developing evidence-based practice.
- To attend, participate in and contribute to in-service departmental programmes, and take the lead in forums where subject matter expert advice regarding biomechanical expertise is required.
- To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.
- To ensure that high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standard.
- To ensure the safety of both patients and therapists and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines, maintaining a high standard of confidentiality at all times.
- To take responsibility for the ordering and maintenance of all equipment necessary to run the biomechanical service. To include oversight on correct orthotic payment mechanisms and the creation of business cases to support the biomechanical service where required.
- To monitor and evaluate the quality of orthotics used within the service, both off-the-shelf and custom made.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a BSc Podiatry.
- Must have Membership of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
- Must be HCPC registered.
- Must have evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) equivalent to Masters Level in clinical biomechanics.
- Must have a minimum of six years postgraduate clinical experience with 4 years in a biomechanical capacity; this should include evidence of working at Band 7 level in a biomechanical environment.
- Must have experience in the conduct of audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a BSc Podiatry.
- Must have Membership of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
- Must be HCPC registered.
- Must have evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) equivalent to Masters Level in clinical biomechanics.
- Must have a minimum of six years postgraduate clinical experience with 4 years in a biomechanical capacity; this should include evidence of working at Band 7 level in a biomechanical environment.
- Must have experience in the conduct of audit.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 9AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 9AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Anna Coakley
08000448123
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30.64 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
22 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-43164
Job locations
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 9AD
United Kingdom
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