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Podiatrist
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2377326
Job summary
CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Podiatrist to join our diverse team, which covers 6 localities. The position is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified applicants. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to complete work based competencies specific to the job and will be assigned a dedicated mentor. The successful applicants would be based in our multi chair clinic in Darlington.
Main duties of the job
Work as a qualified clinician covering:
General Podiatry
Specialist Podiatry Services
Observe and promote the trusts core values and behaviours
Provide Podiatric advice to patients and careers
Assess and treats both adult and paediatric patients
Provide training to junior staff/students
Participate in service transformation activity with a view to continuous service improvement and value for money
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2627-RP-N479
Job locations
Darlington Nhs Trust
Rehabilitation Centre
Hundens Lane
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL1 1JE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload
To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers
To ensure that all interventions are designed using, where possible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes
To work across acute, community and primary health care sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care providing advice to patients and carers
To be responsible for the maintenance of their own documentation for patient records, reports and audits
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload
To provide appropriate podiatric health education to patients and carers
To ensure that all interventions are designed using, where possible, evidence based practice and to evaluate outcomes
To work across acute, community and primary health care sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with direct input to patient care providing advice to patients and carers
To be responsible for the maintenance of their own documentation for patient records, reports and audits
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including persuasive and reassurance skills which are essential in the effective communication of complex and sensitive information to patients and in communication with other health care professionals.
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine
- Local Analgesia Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure Click here to enter text.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Graduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine
- Undergraduate experience of a broad range of podiatric conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including persuasive and reassurance skills which are essential in the effective communication of complex and sensitive information to patients and in communication with other health care professionals.
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine
- Local Analgesia Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure Click here to enter text.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Graduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine
- Undergraduate experience of a broad range of podiatric conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Nhs Trust
Rehabilitation Centre
Hundens Lane
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL1 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Nhs Trust
Rehabilitation Centre
Hundens Lane
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL1 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)