South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland Podiatry Service are looking for motivated and enthusiastic person to help and develop the service and work towards being a centre of excellence.

Successful candidates will be allocated their own individual mentor to support the completion of the internal band 5 competency programme and will also be supported by the relevant specialist when completing rotations into nail surgery, wound care and biomechanics. Mentorship is provided in a supportive culture and is always based on the individual learning needs and their pace of learning. Candidates will also have to complete the Trusts preceptorship programme within the first 6 months, this programme is completed by all AHPs and nursing staff and provides an excellent insight to integrated working, health and safety and the Governance arrangements within the Trust.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and are able to operate effectively on their own and within a team.

STSFT podiatry support a flexible working environment.

The job operates Monday Friday normally working hours are 8.30am 4.30pm but can support evening or weekend working.

The Trust has an onsite gym and has a Training and Education Centre.

Please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Milburn Podiatry Manager to arrange a visit to the department or discuss this role by email .nicola.milburn4@nhs.net or by ringing on 01915656256 ex 42638.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, treatment and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs.

You will be supported and mentored by a Podiatrist in the completion of a competency programme including core podiatry, nail surgery, biomechanics and wound care.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (£32,073 -£39,043 26/27 pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0226-32

Job locations

Grindon Lane HC

Sunderland

SR3 4EN

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, treatment and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs.

You will be supported and mentored by a Podiatrist in the completion of a competency programme including core podiatry, nail surgery, biomechanics and wound care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, treatment and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs.

You will be supported and mentored by a Podiatrist in the completion of a competency programme including core podiatry, nail surgery, biomechanics and wound care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration to HCPC
BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine (essential) or equivalent.
Local analgesia administration certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills are essential
You will be required to ask patients questions about their health as part of the assessment process.
You will be required to provide health education as part of this role- giving patients information about their foot and overall health. You must have the ability to tailor information to the individual patient and their level of understanding.
You will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the podiatry team and other health care professionals, e.g. make referrals nail surgery, wound care, biomechanics, liaise with the GP about the patients overall health and signpost to other services.
You will be required to record the assessment and treatment notes into the patient electronic record and produce GP letters.
Ability to work in a wider team as well as using own initiate initiative
Good organisational skills, as you will be managing your own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the clinics in which you work.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in the management of a caseload with a high proportion of increased risk patients and be able to demonstrate referral pathways.
Demonstrate ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
Willingness to undertake further training

Experience

Essential

Reflective practice and portfolio of learning of Podiatric Degree

Desirable

Experience of working in NHS or care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration to HCPC
BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine (essential) or equivalent.
Local analgesia administration certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills are essential
You will be required to ask patients questions about their health as part of the assessment process.
You will be required to provide health education as part of this role- giving patients information about their foot and overall health. You must have the ability to tailor information to the individual patient and their level of understanding.
You will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the podiatry team and other health care professionals, e.g. make referrals nail surgery, wound care, biomechanics, liaise with the GP about the patients overall health and signpost to other services.
You will be required to record the assessment and treatment notes into the patient electronic record and produce GP letters.
Ability to work in a wider team as well as using own initiate initiative
Good organisational skills, as you will be managing your own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the clinics in which you work.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in the management of a caseload with a high proportion of increased risk patients and be able to demonstrate referral pathways.
Demonstrate ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
Willingness to undertake further training

Experience

Essential

Reflective practice and portfolio of learning of Podiatric Degree

Desirable

Experience of working in NHS or care setting

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.