# SEHSCT Podiatrist Band 5 (2 Permanent Posts Available) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-podiatrist-band-5-2-permanent-posts-available/fbb052da-9470-445a-a97c-3cea7bcdd540 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-podiatrist-band-5-2-permanent-posts-available/fbb052da-9470-445a-a97c-3cea7bcdd540.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T16:27:01.924Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/49551/sehsct-podiatrist-band-5-2-permanent-posts-available - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUIwRTUxMzMzNTgzREU3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT) - Location: LPCCC and Ards - Functional Area: Podiatry - Salary: Band 5 (£31,049 - £37,796) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 08/10/26 - Closes: Thu, 22 October 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes This recruitment exercise is to recruit for 2 full time, permanent posts for SEHSCT - one in LPCCC, and one in Ards. No waiting list will be created from this recruitment exercise. 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. 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 Podiatrist – Band 5 The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times; HSC Value What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours Working Together We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all. I work with others and value everyone’s contribution I treat people with respect and dignity I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams I actively engage people on issues that affect them I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible Compassion We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves. I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness I learn from others by listening carefully to them I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others Excellence We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support. I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference I take responsibility for my decisions and actions I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’ Openness & Honesty We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour. I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships I ask someone for help when needed I speak up if I have concerns I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice ### JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Podiatrist – Full time/Part time/Permanent/Temporary/Job Share BAND: 5 LOCATION: Podiatry REPORTS TO: Podiatry Services Manager/Team Leader ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Podiatry Services ### JOB SUMMARY To be responsible for providing care to people with a variety of clinical needs, e.g. vascular disease, structural and functional abnormalities, musculoskeletal, wound management/tissue viability, neuropathic, Nail Surgery. To assist in the development and improvement projects in the Trust in conjunction with other Podiatry Staff. To provide care in a variety of settings, e.g. community clinics, nursing homes and domiciliary settings and hospitals. ### KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To work in accordance with the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct, including scope of professional practice; To carry out assessments of patients in a variety of settings, initiate and implement treatment plans and monitor progress; To provide a high quality service and have individual responsibility and be professionally and legally accountable, for all aspects of podiatric clinical care for patients , delegating as necessary, and referring onwards when deemed to be appropriate; To maintain patient records at a high standard ensuring that they are complete, legible and accurate; To ensure all timely provision of statistical information on clinical activity in accordance with Trust Policy; To be responsible for the care, maintenance and decontamination of instruments and equipment; To observe all Health and Safety regulations and report accidents/hazards immediately to Podiatry Line Manager; To provide foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers; To contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients with podiatry clinical needs.; To provide clinical advice/support to the wider multidisciplinary team by maintaining effective communication; To liaise with other professions with regard to the podiatry caseload and service developments; Take responsibility for own continuous professional development; To attend staff meetings, study days, training sessions and participate in postgraduate courses as required; To participate in Staff Appraisal/Supervision Process; To participate in quality improvement and clinical audit initiatives, as required; To participate in Health Promotional activities/programmes, as appropriate; To participate in research projects as required; To participate in training of podiatry students and other staff as required; To provide cover for colleagues as/when required; To maintain adequate stock levels of materials and equipment; Employees of the Trusts are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: To adhere to all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner; 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. ### Records Management All employees of the Trusts are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business 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 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes 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 Trusts are 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 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 work at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand Dec 2022 ## 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.