South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & training

Essential

  • oDiploma / Degree in Podiatry
  • oRegistration with Health Professions Council
  • oLocal Anaesthetics Certificate

Desirable

  • oClinical educator qualification

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • oKnowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patient with podiatric needs.
  • oAble to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
  • oGood organisational skills
  • oCompetent IT skills
  • oAbility to keep accurate notes in English in the patient's electronic record
  • oShow evidence of being self-motivated
Person Specification

Qualifications & training

Essential

  • oDiploma / Degree in Podiatry
  • oRegistration with Health Professions Council
  • oLocal Anaesthetics Certificate

Desirable

  • oClinical educator qualification

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • oKnowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patient with podiatric needs.
  • oAble to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
  • oGood organisational skills
  • oCompetent IT skills
  • oAbility to keep accurate notes in English in the patient's electronic record
  • oShow evidence of being self-motivated

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

One Life

Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 3QY


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

One Life

Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 3QY


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Podiatry and Orthotics Services

Lisa Denning

lisa.denning@nhs.net

01642944743

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


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