# Podiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/05842f8d-e80c-4064-bd2b-0d8c6d52973b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/05842f8d-e80c-4064-bd2b-0d8c6d52973b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** 317 Trustwide - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-19T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-06T09:40:50.815Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8210706 - **Employer website:** https://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Newcastle Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a permanent position as Band 5 Podiatrist. This is an opportunity to provide a strong foundation for a career in NHS podiatry. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to work within the community Podiatry team where you will be required to provide a range of high-quality podiatric interventions in a variety of clinical and domiciliary settings. You must possess a degree in Podiatry, have your POM-A, and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The position requires applicants to be able to work flexibly across the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne and you must have a driving license and access to transport for work purposes. - Interview Date Tuesday 01 September 2026 - 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week - You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and caring individual who must be well organized and demonstrate a professional attitude. The successful applicant will work across several community podiatry clinics and be expected to do some home visits and provide some treatments in care home settings. The role is supported by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, who will facilitate you to improve your professional knowledge, skills and competencies. The caseload is variable, with a high-risk cohort; including a lot of patients with Diabetes and other underlying health conditions. Our Band 5 staff are expected to undertake a rotation programme into Diabetes, Nail Surgery and Biomechanics, learning from experienced senior clinicians to fully utilize your undergraduate skills. The post holder will be expected to follow trust and departmental policies and procedures to support effective healthcare delivery and work within the clinical governance framework. Good communication is key to this role, which will require liaising with carers and other health care professionals to optimize the care of your patient. You will follow Trust and departmental guidelines to provide safe and effective care to a cohort of patients. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you wish to know more about the role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To work as part of a highly motivated team in a variety of locations, supported with supervision and mentorship until competencies are completed; with a view to autonomous working including assessment and treatment of a range of Podiatry patients. - To provide an efficient, effective, and consistent high quality Podiatry service for Newcastle Hospitals Community Health. - To ensure that the service delivery is patient centred and reflects current and future developments within Podiatry and associated areas. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Can use a range of podiatric clinical skills - Good verbal and written communication skills - Analytical skills - Ability to manage non-compliance / conflict - Good computer skills - High level of manual dexterity is required for scalpel use and sharp debridement during treatments - Accepts responsibility for own health and wellbeing to perform the scope of the role ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience of dealing with a varied caseload of patients - Critical / reflective practice **Desirable** - Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint to support the role - Evidence of relevant self-directed learning ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Podiatry Diploma / Degree - State Registration to Health and Care Professions Council - Registered with the HCPC as POM-A prescriptions only medicines -administration - Must hold a current clean UK driving licence **Desirable** - Registered with HCPC as POM-S – supply of medicines ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 127.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10517877) - [newcastle staff benefits (pdf, 274.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2721) - [behaviour and civility charter (pdf, 93.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2922) ## 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.