# Advanced Practice Podiatrist Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practice-podiatrist-band-7/ee117817-7a9d-4073-8408-55d5e221b9c4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practice-podiatrist-band-7/ee117817-7a9d-4073-8408-55d5e221b9c4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Dundonald - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T17:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:30:07.486Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47330/sehsctadvanced-practice-podiatrist-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTM0QTU1MUZFMTk2OUJDQTRCNTAxREY3QzMmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT) - Location: UH, Main Building - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 26/05/26 - Closes: Tue, 09 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed ### Notes Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB SUMMARY ### JOB TITLE Advanced Practice Podiatrist High Risk and Diabetic foot ### BAND 7 ### DIRECTORATE Primary Care and Older People ### INITIAL LOCATION Ulster Hospital ### REPORTS TO Principal Podiatrist High Risk ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Podiatry Head of Service The post holder will be a key member of the Foot protection team and provide a professionally competent podiatry service to patients in both the community and Acute settings throughout the Locality of the South Eastern Trust, With A requirement to work Trust Wide as need dictates. The Post will have a particular focus on the avoidance of hospital admission and rapid access to the Diabetes hub in the ulster hospital. The post will focus on the management of diabetes and the high risk foot. This role is becoming increasingly specialised with emphasis on wound management and the prevention of serious foot pathologies. The post holder will be expected to use his/her own initiative to develop and interface with the Enhanced Foot Protection team members and the Diabetes Team in UHD. In conjunction with colleagues and podiatry management the post holder will contribute to the development of diabetes services in both Acute and Community clinics. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Professional/Specific Managerial Responsibilities To work in conjunction with the South Eastern Trust Lead Podiatrist, The Principal Podiatrist for diabetes, The principal Podiatrist for High Risk foot and other professional groups regarding the implementation and on-going development of the Diabetes feet care pathway, evaluating the effectiveness of Podiatry intervention and proposing / implementing standards & policies for practice. To work collaboratively with the Principal podiatrist for Diabetes to provide expert clinical guidance, support and advice to colleagues and Podiatry management team on all aspects of Podiatry relating the post holders specialist field To work alongside the EFPT and the Diabetes MDT to prevent hospital and ED admission by providing rapid access to the EFPT as part of an Urgent care centre. To manage a designated caseload using advanced clinical reasoning to assess how the client’s podiatric needs impact on their ability to function physically in their activities of daily living , physical environments ,make an independent diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan Integrate treatment programmes into the overall multidisciplinary management of the client where that is applicable Maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards and using the appropriate IT systems within the Diabetes service. Deliver and promote evidence based practice and agreed care pathways Lead by example in the promotion of high standards of clinical treatment and podiatric care, to ensure a quality service. Provide guidance and advice to the multidisciplinary team, when appropriate, in the management of complex cases To work flexibly across various Trust locations to deliver safe and effective care. To manage difficult clinical situations arising from working with clients with Diabetes related behavioural and podiatric needs. To allocate clinical work to other Podiatry staff commensurate with grade and monitor the professional standard of treatment provided. To communicate effectively and collaboratively with service users, relevant MDT’s and other agencies promoting the value of Podiatry for clients To actively participate and provide appropriate clinical feedback in Podiatry Senior Management Meetings, Podiatry Team meetings, MDT meetings as required, risk management planning, case conferences, serious adverse incident reviews and any other service development initiatives. To work collaboratively with the principal podiatrist for diabetes in ensuring the successful implementation of the Diabetes Feet care pathway. Provide Expert clinical advice, support and guidance to the community Foot protection team across trust as required. Provide cover for the Enhanced Foot Protection Team Podiatrists working in the Acute setting as required. Continually develop and modernise the Trust Diabetes and High risk foot service by researching, developing and implementing innovative and current methods of working, ensuring continued delivery of evidenced based practice Generic managerial responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context Manage client referrals waiting times, implementing appropriate strategies when required To adhere to the code of ethics and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Standards, Trust and Professional Policies and Procedures in the discharge of responsibilities. To maintain stock levels and be responsible for the material stock used within the facility. Responsible for equipment maintenance, together with monitoring and evaluation of equipment needs / changing patterns To lead on formation of policies and service developments within agreed professional standards for podiatry within diabetes and High Risk services To complete statistics and provide timely returns as appropriate. Evaluate service/ clinical developments; consider options and making recommendations for change / service improvements Work collaboratively with the principal podiatrists for Diabetes and High Risk foot, and the Podiatry management structure in delivering an effective podiatry service and in the strategic and policy development for the service and podiatry To participate in multi-professional and uni-professional audit. To provide specialist expertise on uni-professional audit and research relevant to this specialist area. To ensure practice is evidence based and remains up to date with current developments by participating in mandatory and professional training. To identify mandatory and professional training needs of staff and advice the Lead Podiatrist accordingly. To actively participate in operational and clinical supervision and supervise junior staff and / or students as required. To participate in recruitment and retention of staff. To work flexibly, and promote flexible working amongst staff, to meet the needs of the service including evenings and / or weekends if required. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the post, in discussion with operational/professional line manager ### Including Strategic and Operational responsibilities, as appropriate Learning and Development responsibilities-KSF Appraisals Disciplinary/Grievance/Absence related matters etc. Financial Responsibilities Maintain professional registration with Health Professions Council. Maintain Compliance with All Trust Policies Ensure personal accountability in accordance with the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Standards of Practice To work in the community as required, as a lone practitioner Act in a courteous and respectful manner Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance, efficient completion of duties and participation in department/team work activities Comply with Health and Safety Policy and statutory regulations, and be responsible for H&S within the working environment. Contribute to a safe environment within the risk management and clinical governance strategy Comply with podiatry and trust strategies, policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct Ensure effective communication Ensure effective and economic use of resources and the maintenance of all equipment ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. ### GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust’s Raising Concerns Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the South Eastern HSC Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern HSC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern HSC Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net) ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION ### JOB TITLE AND BAND Advanced Practice Podiatrist High Risk and Diabetic foot ### DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Primary Care and Older People ### SALARY Band 7 ### HOURS 37.5 hours/week Ref No: 55672352 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience/ Qualifications/ Registration Degree or Diploma in Podiatry/Chiropody and current Registration with the Health Professions Council. Be qualified for a minimum of 4 years with at least 3 years’ experience at band 6 or equivalent working with high risk patients Evidence of completion or in the process of completing post Graduate Masters level Clinical study relevant to the management of the High Risk Foot or Diabetes. Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills/ Abilities/ Knowledge Knowledge / awareness of current podiatry issues within Diabetes services Interview / Test ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Evidence of working with High risk and diabetic patients. On a weekly basis Evidence of Post-Graduate training in the high risk and Diabetic foot. Shortlisting by Application Form As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click Here ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT) Location: UH, Main Building Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) Contract Type: Permanent Opening Date: 26/05/26 Closes: Tue, 09 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM Interview Dates: To be confirmed Notes: Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description Advanced Practice Podiatrist High Risk and Diabetic foot ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.