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. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 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: C9439-2627-823-1
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
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

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

Statutory Registration
Essential

• HCPC

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years post graduate experience with evidence of working within Biomechanics/MSK services and/or Diabetes/Tissue Viability

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sedgefield Community Hospital, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, Cleveland, TS21 3EE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Professional Lead Podiatry and Orthotics, John Hunter, johnhunter2@nhs.net, 07765886117