Senior Podiatrist
The closing date is 09 December 2025
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to welcome a band six podiatrist to our friendly team.
We provide podiatric care to a diverse patient cohort, many of whom have complex needs. We provide care from a range of community and acute settings and in patients own homes.
The post holder will be expected to work across the locality and provide care in a domiciliary setting; therefore the successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
The postholder will be supported through mentorship to provide care across a range of clinical specialisms in a variety of clinical locations. The post rotates through nail surgery, biomechanics and management of the high‑risk foot in both acute and community settings, including providing care to patients in their own home. Care is provided for both adults and children who are referred or self‑refer for podiatry input.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, organised, forward‑thinking HCPC registered podiatrist to work as an integral part of our team, developing clinical skills and supporting junior staff and students on their learning journey.
To support patients with podiatric care with the aim of returning them to maximum independent living; empowering patients to make decisions about their own care and encouraging them to exercise their rights and choices; signposting them to relevant community and voluntary services; and supporting patients and their carers to take responsibility for their foot care.
To have proven knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care plans based upon best practice and evidence base.
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading your Team to Success
* Leading Into the Future
* Service Improvement for Beginners
* Developing your Service Improvement Skills
* Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in‑house and externally provided courses and bite‑size programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
* Diploma / Degree in Podiatry
* Registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
* Local Anaesthetics Certificate
Experience
* Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development / up to date Professional Profile
* Significant Post Qualification clinical experience
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with podiatric needs.
* Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to keep accurate notes in English in the patient's electronic record.
* Show evidence of being self‑motivated.
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.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)
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