Senior Podiatrist
The closing date is 09 December 2025
Job summary
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to welcome a band six podiatrist to our friendly team.
We provide podiatric care to a diverse patient cohort, many of whom have complex needs. We provide care from a range of community and acute settings and in patients own homes
The post holder will be expected to work across the locality and provide care in a domiciliary setting therefore successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
The postholder will be supported through mentorship to provide care across a range of clinical specialisms in a variety of clinical locations. - The post rotates through nail surgery, biomechanics and management of the high-risk foot in both acute and community settings, including providing care to patients in their own home. Care is provided for both adults and children who are referred or self-refer for podiatry input.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, organised, forward thinking HCPC registered podiatrist to work as an integral part of our team, developing clinical skills and supporting junior staff and students on their learning journey.
To support patients with podiatric care with the aim of returning them to maximum independent living, empowering patients to make decisions about their own care and encourage them to exercise their rights and choices, signposting them to relevant community and voluntary services and supporting patients and their carers to take responsibility for their footcare.
To have proven knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care plans based upon best practice and evidence base
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CN-7489008
Job locations
One Life
Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3QY
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
One Life
Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3QY
Employer's website
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