Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Podiatrist / Podiatric Surgical Trainee to join the Department of Podiatric Surgery at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)

This structured training post is designed to provide the successful candidate with the core clinical and surgical skills required to pursue a career in podiatric surgery. Over the course of the fixed-term contract, you will receive supervised surgical training aligned with the requirements for HCPC annotation in podiatric surgery.

The role will also support professional development in:

• Independent prescribing
• A CASE-accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound
• The clinical and professional competencies required to progress to registrar-level training under the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery curriculum

This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in podiatric surgery within a supportive and highly collaborative department. You will work alongside specialist teams delivering care across elective surgery and complex diabetic foot management.

If you are an enthusiastic podiatrist seeking a long-term surgical training opportunity and the chance to develop advanced specialist skills, we welcome your application.

They will join the 3 year MoPS course in 2028.

Main duties of the job

• This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)
• The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Podiatric Surgery Services under the direction of the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at a level appropriate to their level of experience.
• The post holder will support the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in day to day clinical, surgical, audit, research, evaluation and strategic development of the Podiatric Surgery service.
• The post holder will be a clinical specialist providing comprehensive expert clinical care who examines, diagnoses and treats diseases, deformities and injuries to the foot and associated structures.
• They will consult with patients to determine an appropriate course of treatment both conservative and surgical.
• To maintain key working relationships and encourage close cross boundary working in collaboration with clinical services of other specialties to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Training
Duration: 5 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 272-8196085-A
Location: Montagu Hospital, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0AZ

Essential Qualifications & Training

• HCPC registration - Podiatry
• MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable Qualifications & Training

• Member of RCPOD
• Independent prescriber or working towards
• Immediate life support (ILS - updated annually)
• IRMER Certificate

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in other Podiatric Surgery services or departments
• Broad spectrum of clinical experience
• Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
• Advanced techniques in regional local anaesthesia for the lower limb
• Experience of audit/research
• Working independently and as part of team
• Teaching/Lecturing

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in or with an orthopaedic department
• Experience of working with other surgical teams

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK government website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
For questions about the job, contact: Tony Wilkinson, Podiatric Consultant, tony.wilkinson@nhs.net

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