Specialist Podiatrist
The closing date is 28 October 2025
It is an exciting time to join our Podiatry team in Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and we are seeking a full time, one year fixed term contract, Band 6 Podiatrist to join us as we continue to build upon existing models and introduce new ways of working. Our transformation plans over the next 12 months will include more digital advancement and MDT working.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care. To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs. Care will be provided in a range of settings. (community, acute, patients\' home, GP surgeries, nursing homes, community and hospital based mental health, across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale & Craven.
Experience of working with the high risk foot and knowledge of biomechanics is preferred.
This is a generic Band 6 role with opportunities to work in specialist areas.
Closing- 28th October 2025
Shortlisting- 29th October 2025
Interview- 4th November 2025
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care in hospital, community, and other settings. To promote health and reduce inequalities for all patients accessing Podiatry Services. To understand the pathways of care within the wider integrated care system. To assess, diagnose and treat your own workload of patients with specialist care needs, maintain accurate records and associated management plan. The caseload will include patients who are at risk due to conditions such as:
Chronic neuropathy
Chronic disease, e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis
Vascular disease
Immunosuppression
Biomechanical foot pain.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people\'s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with Health Care Professions Council
* Podiatry Diploma/Degree
* Masters Level Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge
* High standard of Podiatric Knowledge, Specialist knowledge in the high risk patient and some biomechanics knowledge
* To participate in regular CPD
* Understanding of current NHS AHP guidelines
* Ability to interpret and adopt NICE guidelines that are appropriate for the local service.
* Ability to problem solve
Skills
* Analyse and interpret results and assessments within the scope of practice.
* Understanding of complex foot pathologies and complex needs of patients.
* Ability to adapt and change at short notice and willingness to travel across the whole area.
* Critical analysis/evaluation skills
* Computer and PowerPoint 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.
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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