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Job Summary
CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Podiatrist to join our diverse team. The post is for 37.5 hours as a FCP within the Derwentside locality based at Consett Medical Practice.
Job Summary
CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Podiatrist to join our diverse team. The post is for 37.5 hours as a FCP within the Derwentside locality based at Consett Medical Practice.
Take a clinical lead role for a specialist area of podiatry work within all areas including high risk, diabetic foot, Biomechanics, MSK and general Assessments.
Provide professional leadership to the wider Team and act as an expert practitioner resource, leading by example.
Employs specialist techniques and programmes of care in the treatment of patients
Provides specialist podiatry advice both within and externally to the Trust
Assesses and treats patients within the team caseload of patients with specialised care needs which includes adults and paediatrics, self-referrals from patients and referrals from other practitioners and disciplines
Undertake training of other staff and students
Lead by example on service transformation activity and maintain the Teams focus on continuous service improvement and value for money
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs
To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients
To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields
To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers
To ensure that all interventions are designed using, where possible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes
To work across acute, community and primary health care sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers
To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards
Provide clinical leadership for the team through the effective implementation of all organisational policies and procedures
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0349
Job locations
Consett Medical Centre
Station Yard
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5YA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs
To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients
To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields
To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers
To ensure that all interventions are designed using, where possible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes
To work across acute, community and primary health care sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers
To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs
To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients
To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields
To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers
To ensure that all interventions are designed using, where possible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes
To work across acute, community and primary health care sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers
To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
* Graduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine
* Experience of working within a broad range of podiatric conditions including MSK and high risk/diabetic foot, Nail surgery and general assessments.
Desirable
* Evidence of working as a FCP
Statutory Registration
Essential
* HCPC
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine
* Local Analgesia Certificate
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
* Post graduate qualifications
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including persuasive and reassurance skills which are essential in the effective communication of complex and sensitive information to patients and in communication with other health care professionals.
* Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including persuasive and reassurance skills which are essential in the effective communication of complex and sensitive information to patients and in communication with other health care professionals.
* Good organisational skills
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Consett Medical Centre
Station Yard
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5YA
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Consett Medical Centre
Station Yard
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5YA
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Medical Practices
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