Podiatrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Podiatrist to join our podiatry team. You will work across clinical, domiciliary and hospital settings to assess, diagnose and treat foot and lower limb conditions within an autonomous, patient-centred framework.

You will undertake nail surgery assessment and simple biomechanical management, develop tailored care plans, and contribute to education and mentorship of healthcare assistants.

Qualifications

• BSc Podiatry degree and HCPC registration are essential.
• Postgraduate training or mentoring qualification is desirable.
• Experience in podiatry within NHS settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a wide range of podiatric problems.
• Undertake and complete band 5 competency programme with mentorship.
• Carry out nail surgery assessment and surgery.
• Write care plans for healthcare assistants to follow.
• Undertake general podiatry sessions and referrals as needed.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Foot pathology

NHS experience

Education

BSc Podiatry

HCPC registration

Mentoring qualification

Job description

Employer North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of North Tees Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Podiatrist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

To work as part of an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies

To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking, analysis and reflection to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning and to develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with foot pathology and medical need. This will include patients with a wide range of clinical need, including neuropathy, chronic diseases, vascular impairment and wound management.

To provide general care in a range of locations including clinical, domiciliary, hospital, nursing homes and other external settings

To commit to a philosophy of patient centred care with emphasis on patient empowerment

To work as a highly motivated team member to achieve the best patient outcome

To undertake and complete the band 5 competency programme. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this

To undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery

To follow care plans written by band 6 podiatrists and accelerate and refer on where deterioration in the patient’s foot health, e.g. provision of wound care for stable neuropathic patients

To undertake basic biomechanical assessment and management for patients presenting with simple pathomechanical conditions, e.g. heel pain

To provide generalised clinics and domiciliary visits. To develop care plans for healthcare assistants to follow and provide support for assistant staff

Main duties of the job

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of new and existing patients with a wide range of podiatric problems including:

Systemic diseases

Vascular and neurological disorders

Dermatological disorders

Chronic pathologies

Emergency treatments

Simple stable wound management

Basic biomechanical conditions

Paediatric conditions

Nail and skin pathologies

To utilise evidence based material to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document podiatric provision

To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups

To provide tailored podiatric care plans to the patients’ medical need with regular review and ability to identify where further intervention is required. To ensure timely and appropriate referral to other specialists, facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated

To undertake general podiatry sessions. Duties will include:

Assessment of new patients

Following care plans written by specialised podiatrists

Writing care plans for healthcare assistants to follow

Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

International applications are encouraged and if successful at interview a competitive relocation support package is available. If you require any more information on the support available then please contact us to discuss further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of new and existing patients with a wide range of podiatric problems including:

Systemic diseases

Vascular and neurological disorders

Dermatological disorders

Chronic pathologies

Emergency treatments

Simple stable wound management

Basic biomechanical conditions

Paediatric conditions

Nail and skin pathologies

To utilise evidence based material to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document podiatric provision

To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups

To provide tailored podiatric care plans to the patients’ medical need with regular review and ability to identify where further intervention is required. To ensure timely and appropriate referral to other specialists, facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated

To undertake general podiatry sessions. Duties will include:

Assessment of new patients

Following care plans written by specialised podiatrists

Writing care plans for healthcare assistants to follow

Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health

To carry out biomechanics assessment and management for simple biomechanical conditions. Duties will include:

The prescription, fitting and evaluation of insoles/ orthotics

The prescription and evaluation of appropriate exercise and stretching regime

To work as a band 5 podiatrist under the line management of a band 6 specialist podiatrist, providing support and clinical guidance to healthcare assistants within the service

To undertake and complete the band 5 competency programme. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this

To undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery

To mentor healthcare assistants through competency programmes and training. To mentor student podiatrists on placement within the trust

To utilise the support of more senior staff in specialist areas of practice when required and clinically indicate

To support specialist caseloads at times of increased service pressures as indicated in the service BIA and resilience

To regularly attend and actively contribute to departmental team meetings, 1:1 meetings, appraisal and in service and mandatory training

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/ eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, e.g. skilled debridement techniques

To have the necessary skills to assess and where appropriate move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound, often in confined spaces

To plan and manage a house bound high risk caseload with responsibility for prioritising need and co-ordinate involvement of other healthcare professionals, social services, adult safeguarding and voluntary services where need is identified

To perform regular and on-going risk assessment of working environments

To actively participate in and meet the requirements of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) of continual professional development

To participate in extended hours working if required to do so.

To support other areas of the trust at times of increased pressures, e.g. NEEP 4. This may involve working in areas outside of normal working practice and job description

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan

Carry out regular appraisals for staff, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives

Review training and development of all staff, so all staff have a personal development plan, and support staff in reaching their full potential as identified through the appraisal process

Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Person specification

BSc Podiatry - HCPC reg

• Degree level qualification in podiatry, State Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist, Local Analgesia Administration Certificate
• Post graduate training, PGCE / teaching or mentoring qualification or training

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month’s pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full‑time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ). Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Gary Greenman Job title Podiatry Team Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07881210902 Additional information

International applications are encouraged and if successful at interview a competitive relocation support package is available. If you require any more information on the support available then please contact us to discuss further.