Job reference: 001586
Band & Salary (will be pro rated for roles less than 37.5 hours) : Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117 (2026/2027 payscales)
Closing date: 18/10/2026
Department: 176265 - Podiatry
Location: Trustwide UK
Employment type: Permanent
Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals
Hours Per Week:37.5
Interview date:
Contract length: Not specified

Contact information
For further information about this post, please contact Christine Tolson Podiatry Team Leader on 01924 541793 / 07468414122 or E-mail: christine.tolson@nhs.net

About the role
HCPC-registered Podiatrist ready to progress? Join Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT) in a Band 6 to 7 development role, building specialist skills, leadership and experience towards an advanced specialist role within our MDT diabetes service.

MYTT has achieved Teaching Trust status and is proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation. We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious HCPC-registered Podiatrist who is looking to take the next step in their career through an exciting development opportunity within our Diabetes Podiatry Service.

This is a unique Band 6 to Band 7 Development Post, designed to support a motivated podiatrist in progressing towards an advanced specialist role within our multidisciplinary diabetes service. The successful candidate will join our dedicated and innovative Podiatry Team and benefit from a clearly defined development pathway leading to a permanent Band 7 position.

Our Diabetes Podiatry Service operates across two specialist diabetes centres located at Pinderfields Hospital and Pontefract Hospital, ensuring high-quality care is delivered 52 weeks per year. Each centre is led by an experienced Band 7 Non-Medical Prescribing Podiatrist, supported by skilled Band 6 colleagues who provide additional clinical capacity and expertise.

As part of our succession planning strategy within the Pinderfields Diabetes Centre, we are investing in the development of an individual with the drive and commitment to progress into an advanced specialist diabetes role.

At MYTT, we are committed to supporting our staff to reach their full potential. This post offers:

• A clearly defined Band 6 to Band 7 career pathway.
• Supported access to the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Structured mentorship and clinical supervision.
• Opportunities to work within an established specialist diabetes service.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to patient outcomes within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

We are committed to living our Trust values and behaviours, delivering outstanding care for our patients whilst fostering a culture of respect, inclusion and support for colleagues and service users alike.

If you are ambitious, patient-focused and ready to develop your career within a specialist diabetes service, we would love to hear from you.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and for further information please do not hesitate to contact the Podiatry Team Leader Christine Tolson on 01924 541793

Main duties
Whilst undertaking the development programme, you will work across a variety of settings including community clinics, GP practices, domiciliary visits and specialist diabetes services throughout the Wakefield district. You will provide a wide range of podiatric interventions, working closely with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

As your skills develop, you will transition into autonomous practice within the Diabetes Centre, playing a key role in the prevention and management of diabetic foot complications and contributing to the ongoing success of our specialist service.

This permanent full time development post offers an exceptional opportunity to gain advanced clinical skills and experience within diabetes care. Initially appointed at Band 6 (under agenda for change annexe 21), the successful candidate will receive structured support, mentorship and supervised development to enable them to:

• Develop advanced assessment and management skills for patients with diabetes and complex foot pathology.
• Progress towards independently managing autonomous clinics within the Diabetes Centre.
• Gain experience working within a specialist multidisciplinary team.
• Develop the competencies required for advanced clinical decision-making.
• Undertake an accredited Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification, fully supported by the Trust.
• Progress to a full time Band 7 Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist role (agenda for change - annexe 21) upon successful completion of agreed competencies and the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

Essential person specification requirements
We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate and motivated podiatrist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will possess:

• HCPC registration as a Podiatrist.
• Demonstrable post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of the at-risk foot.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and career progression.

Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Application tips:
If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our careers site.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.