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 across the three core teams with the main emphasis being on:
o General Podiatry
o Specialised Podiatry Services
Observe and promote the Trusts values and behaviours
Provides podiatric advice to patients and carers
Assesses and treats patients within the team caseload which includes adults and paediatrics, self-referrals from patients and referrals from other disciplines
Participate in the training of junior / less experienced staff and 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: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-823
- Job locations: Sedgefield Community Hospital, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, Cleveland, TS21 3EE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Podiatry work for 12 months within the Sedgefield locality to cover maternity leave. Clinical and Domiciliary work.
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
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post graduate experience with evidence of working within Biomechanics/MSK services and/or Diabetes/Tissue Viability
Qualifications
Essential
- Working independently and as part of a team providing Podiatry Biomechanics/MSK services and or WC/Tissue viability to patients within County Durham and Darlington
Desirable
- Post graduate training
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC
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
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This advert is for Podiatrist with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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