Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist for the York locality. This role offers the opportunity to work within a reputable service, providing care across various clinical settings while supporting professional development through mentorship. Ideal candidates will have strong diagnostic and clinical skills, along with the ability to manage their own clinics effectively.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Minimum of two years NHS post registration experience.
• Knowledge and skills in the MSK/Biomechanical field.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of podiatry clinics.
• Work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Liaise with Podiatry and Health Care teams.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

BSc Degree in podiatric medicine or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Podiatrist - York Locality

Full or Part time hours available

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides the Podiatry Service across North Yorkshire and York area, this covers approximately 3000 square miles and is provided from over 70 clinical locations.

The service is managed in 4 Locality based teams.

The role will be supported by Podiatry team lead and Podiatry Professional Leads.

We will welcome applications from HCPC registered Podiatrists, who are looking for a band 6 post into a service with a good reputation for quality provision to our patients and good support for staff and career development.

Good diagnostic and clinical skills are essential, as well as good organisational and time management skills are critical to this role and you should have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

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.

Good diagnostic and clinical skills are essential, good organisational and time management skills are critical to this role and you should have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.

On employment you will commence our Mentorship program - giving you the support, mentorship and supervision from a senior Podiatrist to develop your skills and ability and become integrated within the team and the allied professions we work alongside.

The department can offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to meet both clinical and personal needs.

Want to know more. Please e-mail Vicki Gunn - Team Lead

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About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3047R

Job locations

White Cross Court

York

YO31 8FT

Job description Job responsibilities

To be part of a highly motivated team having at least two years NHS post registration experience and/or having completed a competency based programme.

To work autonomously, or as part of a team, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry teams, Primary Health Care teams and Secondary Health Care teams, particularly in relation to service delivery and patient care.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of own podiatry clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential and nursing care homes, patient's own homes and day centres and centres for those with mental and physical impairments.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Gunn on 01423 542300 or [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

To be part of a highly motivated team having at least two years NHS post registration experience and/or having completed a competency based programme.

To work autonomously, or as part of a team, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry teams, Primary Health Care teams and Secondary Health Care teams, particularly in relation to service delivery and patient care.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of own podiatry clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential and nursing care homes, patient's own homes and day centres and centres for those with mental and physical impairments.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Gunn on 01423 542300 or [e-mail]

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• BSc Degree in podiatric medicine or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• A minimum of two years rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot, and knowledge and skills in the MSK/Biomechanical field
• Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies.

Desirable

• Post graduate training/ development
• Member of special interest group
• Previous NHS Experience

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• BSc Degree in podiatric medicine or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• A minimum of two years rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot, and knowledge and skills in the MSK/Biomechanical field
• Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies.

Desirable

• Post graduate training/ development
• Member of special interest group
• Previous NHS Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

White Cross Court

York

YO31 8FT

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

White Cross Court

York

YO31 8FT

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)