Graduate Podiatrist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Bedale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking a Graduate Podiatrist to manage podiatry service clinics and provide patient care. You will be responsible for assessing and implementing individualised care plans and managing your own caseload. Applicants must have a Bsc(Hon) in Podiatry and be HCPC registered. This role offers a supportive culture and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies.
• Ability to provide specialist podiatry care for a range of clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of podiatry service clinics.
• Assess, diagnose and implement individualised care plans for patients.
• Plan and manage own caseload.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Precision hand/eye coordination

Ability to assess foot pathologies

Education

Bsc(Hon) Podiatry

HCPC registered

Tools

Local analgesia administration certification

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Graduate Podiatrist

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team or single handed, as skills develop, 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 podiatry service clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, and health centres, GP surgeries, residential care homes, patient own homes.

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand / eye coordination for prolonged periods in order to provide specialist podiatry care for patients.

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, and vascular problems and wound management.

The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will later include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems, as skills develop.

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.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Awais Riaz on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Criteria

• Bsc(Hon) Podiatry
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies.
• Certificate in local analgesia administration
• Member of special interest group.

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