Podiatrist

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Podiatrist

The closing date is 05 February 2026

The Newcastle Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a Band 5 Podiatrist to join us on a fixed term contract until 28 March 2027. This is a part time opportunity for 22.5 hours which will provide a strong foundation for a career in NHS podiatry.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to work within the community Podiatry team where you will be required to provide a range of high-quality podiatric interventions in a variety of clinical and domiciliary settings.

You must possess a degree in Podiatry, have your POM-A, and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The position requires applicants to be able to work flexibly across the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and you must have a driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.

• Interview Date Friday 20 February 2026
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible and caring individual, who must be well organized and demonstrate a professional attitude.

The successful applicant will work across several community podiatry clinics and be expected to do some home visits and provide some treatments in care home settings. The role is facilitated by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, where you will be supported to improve your professional knowledge, skills and competencies.

The caseload is variable, with a high risk cohort; including a lot of patients with Diabetes and other underlying health conditions. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced senior clinicians in order to fully utilize your undergraduate skills

The post holder will be expected to follow trust and departmental policies and procedures to support effective healthcare delivery and work within the clinical governance framework.

Good communication is key to this role, which will require liaising with carers and other health care professionals to optimize the care of your patient. You will follow trust and departmental guidelines in order to provide safe and effective care to a cohort of patients.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you wish to know more about the role.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers Newcastle Hospitals NHS Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a highly motivated team in a variety of locations, supported with supervision and mentorship until competencies are completed; with a view to autonomous working including assessment and treatment of a range of Podiatry patients.
• To provide an efficient, effective, and consistent high quality Podiatry service for Newcastle Hospitals Community Health.
• To ensure that the service delivery is patient centred and reflects current and future developments within Podiatry and associated areas.

Person Specification

• Experience of dealing with a varied caseload of patients
• Critical / reflective practice
• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint to support the role
• Evidence of relevant self-directed learning

Qualifications & Education

• Podiatry Diploma / Degree
• State Registration to Health and Care Professions Council
• Registered with the HCPC as POM-A prescriptions only medicines -administration
• Must hold a current clean UK driving licence
• Registered with HCPC as POM-S - supply of medicines

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of dealing with a varied caseload of patients
• Critical / reflective practice
• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint to support the role
• Evidence of relevant self-directed learning

Skills & Abilities

• Can use a range of podiatric clinical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to manage non-compliance / conflict
• High level of manual dexterity is required for scalpel use and sharp debridement during treatments
• Accepts responsibility for own health and wellbeing to perform the scope of the role

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.

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