Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Podiatrist - Biomechanics
The closing date is 06 May 2026
The Podiatry team in York are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to a band 7 role specializing in Biomechanics/MSK Podiatry. While this role covers a wide range of MSK problems, previous experience or keen interest in the offloading of the diabetic foot would be an advantage as the post holder will be working alongside Diabetes and High risk colleagues for part of the week.
Main duties of the job
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides the Podiatry Service to the whole of North Yorkshire and York area, this covers approximately 3200 square miles and is provided from over 45 clinical locations.
The service is managed in 4 Locality based teams.
The York team consists of 24 Podiatrists supported by 3 Assistants/technicians and we provide service to 13 clinic locations in this area.
The role will be supported by the Locality Lead, Principal Podiatrist in Biomechanics and the Podiatry Professional Lead.
We will welcome applications from HCPC registered Podiatrists, who are looking for a step up from a band 6 post into a service with a good reputation for quality provision to our patients.
This post will be based at White Cross Court, York, a purpose built Podiatry facility, but the post holder may be expected to work at other locations, as such car driver or ability to travel is essential.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry service has a good reputation for supporting staff and career development. We also work in partnership with a number of universities in undertaking clinical research and are currently involved in clinical trials.
The HDFT Podiatry service is an integrated providing both community and Acute Podiatry services, with our Podiatry staff working in York Hospital under a SLA, a model that provided seamless service for patients due to the one team model
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the York team, having demonstrated good career development to date with evidence of study at a masters level.
To assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex lower limb MSK problems, liaising with members of Podiatry team, primary and secondary care teams.
To support band 5 & 6 Podiatrists assessing and treating less complex MSK problems.
For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and training
* MSc Degree in podiatric medicine or evidence of working at Masters Level in appropriate field.
* Certificate in local analgesia administration
* Registered with HCPC
* Teaching Education Certificate
* Training in the appropriate use of radiology and other investigations relating to Biomechanics patients e.g. Ultra sound, x-ray
Experience
* A minimum of 3 years of highly specialised clinical experience, in an NHS environment working in the field of Biomechanics, or completion of appropriate skill based competencies.
* Experience with multidisciplinary and interagency working.
* Knowledge and experience in specialities related to Biomechanics.
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.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
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