BHSCT Advanced Podiatrist for Diabetes & High Risk Band 7

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL
• Directorate: Adult Social & Primary Care Services
• Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
• Contract Type: Bank
• Opening Date: 13/08/26
• Closes: Thu, 27 August 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes

We accept online applications only. 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 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

POST: Advanced Podiatrist for Diabetes and High Risk Caseload (BANK)

LOCATION: Belfast HSCT Podiatry

BAND: 7 - BANK

REPORTS TO: Assistant Podiatry Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Podiatry Services

Job Summary / Main Purpose

Assess and treat caseloads with high risk complexities in hospital, community and other settings and maintain associated records.

Take a clinical lead role for the high risk caseload including the use of complex interventions.

Will also support the implementation of the objectives of the Podiatry service and ensure the delivery of effective multidisciplinary working in partnership with internal and external agencies.

Undertake training of students and other staff and may undertake research.

To prescribe as a Non-Medical Prescriber in line with HCPC annotation, rights to prescribe and Trust policy. A commitment to undertake NMP qualification if not already obtained.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

The post holder in conjunction with the Assistant Podiatry Manager(s) will be expected to undertake the following duties;

Service Delivery

Support in the re-organisation and development of Podiatry Services and make recommendations to the Assistant Podiatry Manager to help address the Reform and Modernisation Agenda.

Hold a specialist clinical caseload within the service area and act as a clinical resource to provide expert guidance and support on complex clinical issues within the service area, to trust wide podiatrists and multiple agencies where complicated and sensitive issues must be accurately communicated.

Be able to carry out specialist interventions.

Ensure the availability and assist in the provision of high quality practice placements within the teams for Podiatry students and others as appropriate.

Quality and Governance

Ensure the Podiatry Service is delivered in accordance with relevant professional standards and guidelines, to achieve HCPC registration, and to ensure effective and safe practice.

Assist in the processing and management of complaints in line with the DHSSPS and Trust complaints procedures as required by Assistant Podiatry Managers.

Be involved with the implementation of quality initiatives.

Engage actively in practice development evaluation, audit and research activities and apply findings to the Service on a regular and ongoing basis.

Support the Assistant Podiatry Managers (APM) in developing systems and processes to actively monitor safe clinical and social care governance.

Professional Leadership

Provide professional leadership to all staff within area of responsibility ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards and guidelines.

Lead on and promote Evidence Based Practice and provide professional leadership to staff.

Support and provide opportunities for continuous professional development within the team.

Provide supervision to members of the team.

Service Planning and Development

Support the reform and modernisation agenda, facilitating innovative ways of working.

The post holder will be required to represent the Service on project teams / working groups as nominated by the Assistant Podiatry Manager.

Develop and maintain good communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring involvement in service planning and development

Financial and Resource Management

Ensure the effective management, use and maintenance of all resources within their area of responsibility.

People Management

Provide clear leadership to staff within their area and ensure teams have a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce.

Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust People Management policies within their service area. To lead on staff appraisal using the Personal Contribution Framework.

Ensure the effective management of staff health and safety matters within their team.

Information Management

Ensure effective compliance and implementation of all Trust information management systems in their teams.

Ensure systems and procedures for the management and storage of information in their service area meet Trust requirements.

Compliance with all Trust IT guidelines / policies.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

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 Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments');

Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique;

Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

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 Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Advanced Podiatrist for Diabetes and High Risk

Caseload / Band 7

Applicants must have a Degree or Diploma in Podiatry and be registered with the HCPC.

Candidates must have a post-graduate qualification to master's level in the relevant area, (or equivalent experience).

Certificate in LA if qualified before 1980.

Minimum of 5 years' post graduate experience to include 3 years' in the relevant specialist area.

Hold a current full driving license, which is valid for use in the UK, and have access to a car on appointment.

'Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.'

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge and working experience of clinical governance processes and issues.

Knowledge and experience of evidence based practice including national guidance in the relevant clinical areas.

Applicants must demonstrate the advanced clinical skills and competencies necessary for the post.

Applicants must demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving which involved people and resources.

Applicants must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills in the management of teams or projects.

Applicant must have completed or be willing to complete POMS.

Applicants must have completed or be willing to complete NMP qualification.

Interview

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role