Podiatrist

Cddft; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Podiatrist to join a multi-site team. The post supports both experienced and newly qualified practitioners and offers mentorship and work-based competencies.

Based in Darlington, it covers six localities and involves a diverse caseload across acute and community settings. The role requires HCPC registration, a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine, and CPD evidence.

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) is expected.
• HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat podiatric conditions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide podiatric care for adults and paediatric patients.
• Train junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in service improvement.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Good organisational skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine

Evidence of CPD

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist

The closing date is 15 October 2026

CDDFT PodiatryDepartment are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Podiatrist to join ourdiverse team, which covers 6 localities. The position is suitable for bothexperienced and newly qualified applicants. The successful candidate would havethe opportunity to complete work based competencies specific to the job andwill be assigned a dedicated mentor. The successful applicants would be basedin our multi chair clinic in Darlington.

Main duties of the job

• GeneralPodiatry
• SpecialistPodiatry Services
• Observeand promote the trusts core values and behaviours
• ProvidePodiatric advice to patients and careers
• Assessand treats both adult and paediatric patients
• Providetraining to junior staff/students
• Participate inservice transformation activity with a view to continuous service improvementand value for money

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.

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Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning,implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a teamcaseload

To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers

To ensure that all interventions are designed using, wherepossible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes

To work across acute, community and primary health caresectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care providing advice to patients and carers

To be responsible for the maintenance of theirown documentation for patient records, reports and audits

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• 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

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine
• Evidence of CPD

Special Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Statutory Registration

• HCPC

Experience

• Graduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine
• Undergraduate experience of a broad range of podiatric conditions
• Post graduate training

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum, pro rata