Surgical Trainee in Podiatric Surgery

Transformation Unit; Doncaster; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on dining and shopping

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Surgical Trainee in Podiatric Surgery (Band 7) on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis (28.5 hours/week) with a focus on training MSc graduates toward the FCPodS fellowship. The role provides supervised surgical training and HCPC‑aligned competencies across clinical and surgical duties.

The post emphasises independent prescribing, ultrasound training, and progression to registrar‑level training within the Faculty of Podiatric

Qualifications

• MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in local anaesthesia is required.
• HCPC registration – Podiatry is essential.
• Independent prescriber or working towards is desirable.
• ILS updated annually and IRMER certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Podiatric Surgery services under the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon.
• Provide supervised surgical training aligned with HCPC annotation.
• Support development in independent prescribing and diagnostic ultrasound.
• Manage clinical, surgical, audit, research activities.
• Consult with patients to determine appropriate treatment, conservative or surgical.
• Foster cross-boundary collaboration to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Podiatric Surgery experience

Teamwork

Audit/research

Education

MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery

Certificate in local anaesthesia

HCPC registration – Podiatry

Independent prescriber or working towards

ILS (Updated annually)

IRMER Certification

RCPOD membership

Job description

Main area Podiatric Surgery Grade Band 7 Contract Training: 3 years (+ 1 if extra year needed to support education obtainment) Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Course does not start until 2028. Staff member needs to complete USS course 9 months and prescribing 6-8 months prior to course starting) Job ref 272-8196085

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Montagu Hospital Town Mexborough Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Surgical Trainee in Podiatric Surgery

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Podiatrist / Podiatric Surgical Trainee to join the Department of Podiatric Surgery at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)

This structured training post is designed to provide the successful candidate with the core clinical and surgical skills required to pursue a career in podiatric surgery. Over the course of the fixed-term contract, you will receive supervised surgical training aligned with the requirements for HCPC annotation in podiatric surgery.

The role will also support professional development in:

Independent prescribing

A CASE-accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound

The clinical and professional competencies required to progress to registrar‑level training under the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery curriculum

This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in podiatric surgery within a supportive and highly collaborative department. You will work alongside specialist teams delivering care across elective surgery and complex diabetic foot management.

If you are an enthusiastic podiatrist seeking a long‑term surgical training opportunity and the chance to develop advanced specialist skills, we welcome your application.

They will join the 3 year MoPS course in 2028.

Main duties of the job

• This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)
• The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Podiatric Surgery Services under the direction of the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at a level appropriate to their level of experience.
• The post holder will support the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in day to day clinical, surgical, audit, research, evaluation and strategic development of the Podiatric Surgery service.
• The post holder will be a clinical specialist providing comprehensive expert clinical care who examines, diagnoses and treats diseases, deformities and injuries to the foot and associated structures.
• They will consult with patients to determine an appropriate course of treatment both conservative and surgical.
• To maintain key working relationships and encourage close cross boundary working in collaboration with clinical services of other specialties to ensure a patient focussed approach to the delivery of care.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• HCPC registration – Podiatry
• MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Member of RCPOD
• Independent prescriber or working towards
• Immediate life support (ILS – updated annually)
• IRMER Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in other Podiatric Surgery services or departments
• Broad spectrum of clinical experience
• Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
• Advanced techniques in regional local anaesthesia for the lower limb
• Experience of audit/research
• Working independently and as part of team
• Teaching/Lecturing
• Experience of working in or with an orthopaedic department
• Experience of working with other surgical teams

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