Senior Podiatrist - Bank Only

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear Nhs Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Podiatrist for a bank position within the Physical Health and Wellbeing Team, primarily in the North Locality around Morpeth. The role focuses on improving physical health outcomes for people with mental illness, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental needs.

You will work autonomously with MDTs across inpatient and community settings, delivering specialist podiatry care and contributing to health promotion and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Podiatry with HCPC registration.
• Local Anaesthetics Certificate.
• Evidence of CPD and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist podiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management.
• Undertake biomechanical and gait assessments.
• Manage diverse caseload independently.
• Support prevention and management of foot complications in long-term conditions.
• Collaborate with mental health, learning disability and physical health colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in clinical governance.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Podiatry knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance awareness

IT skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Podiatry

HCPC Registration

Local Anaesthetics Certificate

Structured band 5 portfolio progression

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Job summary A unique opportunity to improve physical health outcomes within mental health services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Podiatrist to join our Physical Health and Wellbeing Team on a bank basis, supporting services predominantly within the North Locality, based around Morpeth and the surrounding areas.

This is a rare opportunity to use your podiatry expertise within a specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental NHS Trust. People who access our services often experience significant physical health inequalities and may face barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare. As part of our commitment to improving physical health outcomes, we are looking for a podiatrist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping to reduce these inequalities.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide specialist podiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients with a wide range of foot health needs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings, supporting the delivery of holistic care that recognises the relationship between physical and mental health.

• Providing specialist podiatry assessment, treatment and management.
• Undertaking biomechanical and gait assessments where appropriate.
• Managing and prioritising a diverse caseload independently.
• Supporting the prevention and management of foot complications associated with long-term conditions.
• Working collaboratively with mental health, learning disability and physical health colleagues.
• Contributing to health promotion, education and preventative care initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in clinical governance activities.
• Supporting service development and continuous quality improvement.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

This is not a traditional podiatry service.

You will work with people whose physical health needs may otherwise go unmet, helping to improve access to healthcare and supporting better physical health outcomes for individuals with mental illness, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to a population experiencing significant health inequalities.
• Work within an innovative and developing physical health service.
• Build expertise in a highly specialised area of practice.
• Work closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals.
• Influence and shape podiatry provision within a mental health setting.
• Enjoy the flexibility of bank working whilst undertaking rewarding clinical work.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 263-SS26-067-AB

Job responsibilities

Experience working within mental health services is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from podiatrists working in community, acute, diabetes, musculoskeletal or independent practice settings who are interested in developing their skills within a mental health and learning disability environment.

Why join us?

This bank opportunity offers the chance to be part of a Trust-wide commitment to improving physical health and wellbeing. You will join a supportive team that recognises the importance of physical health in recovery and quality of life, while enjoying the flexibility that bank working provides.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate McBride, Physical Health Lead.

Date advertised: 22nd October 2026

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Podiatry
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Local Anaesthetics Certificate
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of work within several clinical specialties.
• Completion of Structured band 5 portfolio for progression to band 6, or similar training / relevant experience
• Evidence of comprehensive CPD.

Desirable

• Clinical educator qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patient with podiatric needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a Multidisciplinary team.
• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Good organizational skills
• Willingness to participate in staff training and education
• Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team
• Competent IT skills
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for orthotic services
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate notes in English in the patient's electronic record
• Show evidence of being self-motivated

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post Qualification clinical experience
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development / up to date Professional Profile

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.

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: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Trustwide, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Physical Health Lead, Kate McBride, [e-mail]