Job summary
The Newcastle Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a permanent position as Band 5 Podiatrist. This is an opportunity to provide a strong foundation for a career in NHS podiatry.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to work within the community Podiatry team where you will be required to provide a range of high-quality podiatric interventions in a variety of clinical and domiciliary settings.

You must possess a degree in Podiatry, have your POM-A, and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The position requires applicants to be able to work flexibly across the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne and you must have a driving license and access to transport for work purposes.

• Interview Date Tuesday 01 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and caring individual who must be well organized and demonstrate a professional attitude.

The successful applicant will work across several community podiatry clinics and be expected to do some home visits and provide some treatments in care home settings. The role is supported by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, who will facilitate you to improve your professional knowledge, skills and competencies.

The caseload is variable, with a high-risk cohort; including a lot of patients with Diabetes and other underlying health conditions. Our Band 5 staff are expected to undertake a rotation programme into Diabetes, Nail Surgery and Biomechanics, learning from experienced senior clinicians to fully utilize your undergraduate skills.

The post holder will be expected to follow trust and departmental policies and procedures to support effective healthcare delivery and work within the clinical governance framework.

Good communication is key to this role, which will require liaising with carers and other health care professionals to optimize the care of your patient. You will follow Trust and departmental guidelines to provide safe and effective care to a cohort of patients.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you wish to know more about the role.

About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a highly motivated team in a variety of locations, supported with supervision and mentorship until competencies are completed; with a view to autonomous working including assessment and treatment of a range of Podiatry patients.
• To provide an efficient, effective, and consistent high quality Podiatry service for Newcastle Hospitals Community Health.
• To ensure that the service delivery is patient centred and reflects current and future developments within Podiatry and associated areas.

Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Podiatry Diploma / Degree
• State Registration to Health and Care Professions Council
• Registered with the HCPC as POM-A prescriptions only medicines -administration
• Must hold a current clean UK driving licence

Desirable

• Registered with HCPC as POM-S - supply of medicines

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of dealing with a varied caseload of patients
• Critical / reflective practice

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint to support the role
• Evidence of relevant self-directed learning

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Can use a range of podiatric clinical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to manage non-compliance / conflict
• Good computer skills
• High level of manual dexterity is required for scalpel use and sharp debridement during treatments
• Accepts responsibility for own health and wellbeing to perform the scope of the role

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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