Senior Podiatrist - BANK only

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting a Senior Podiatrist (Band 6) on a flexible bank basis. This 0 hours per week post offers a unique opportunity to work across mental health and physical health settings within CNTW.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide specialist podiatric assessment, treatment and management to patients, contributing to a high-quality, person-centred care approach while benefiting from supportive teams

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Podiatry essential.
• Registration with HPC or equivalent in the UK.
• Local anaesthetics certificate desirable.
• Experience across clinical specialties beneficial.
• Structured band 5 portfolio or relevant progression pathway.
• Demonstrable CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist podiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management.
• Undertake biomechanical and gait assessments where appropriate.
• Manage a diverse caseload independently.
• Support prevention and management of foot complications related to long-term conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings.
• Contribute to health promotion, education and preventative care initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in governance activities.
• Support service development and quality improvement.

Education

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

Job description

Main area Podiatry Grade Band 6 Contract Bank: Other Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank) Job ref 263-SS26-067-AB

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trustwide Town Newcastle upon Tyne Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/11/2026

Senior Podiatrist - BANK only

Band 6

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your specialist skills to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

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

See Job Description for further details.

Date advertised 22nd October 2026

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• 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.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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
• 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

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

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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.