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Job summary CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Podiatrist to join our diverse team. The post is for 37.5 hours as a FCP within the Derwentside locality based at Consett Medical Practice. Take a clinical lead role for a specialist area of podiatry work within all areas including high risk, diabetic foot, Biomechanics, MSK and general Assessments. Provide professional leadership to the wider Team and act as an expert practitioner resource, leading by example. Employs specialist techniques and programmes of care in the treatment of patients Provides specialist podiatry advice both within and externally to the Trust Assesses and treats patients within the team caseload of patients with specialised care needs which includes adults and paediatrics, self-referrals from patients and referrals from other practitioners and disciplines Undertake training of other staff and students Lead by example on service transformation activity and maintain the Teams focus on continuous service improvement and value for money Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields 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, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards Provide clinical leadership for the team through the effective implementation of all organisational policies and procedures 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 produceALLcertificates 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. From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months) Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2526-0349 Job locations Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YAJob description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields 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, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care for patients within a team caseload with specialised care needs To employ the use of specialist techniques and care programmes in the treatment of patients To act as a lead clinician providing specialist advice to and accepting referrals from both podiatrists within the department and clinicians in other fields 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, often highly complex individual cases, and acting as a source of advice to medical colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and carers To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate documentation for patient records, reports, audits and Departmental standards Person Specification Special Requirements EssentialAbility to work under pressure Experience EssentialGraduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine Experience of working within a broad range of podiatric conditions including MSK and high risk/diabetic foot, Nail surgery and general assessments. DesirableEvidence of working as a FCP Statutory Registration EssentialHCPC Qualifications EssentialBSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine Local Analgesia Certificate DesirableEvidence of CPD Non-medical prescribing qualification Post graduate qualifications Special Skills & Knowledge EssentialExcellent 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 Person Specification Special Requirements EssentialAbility to work under pressure Experience EssentialGraduation from a School of Podiatric Medicine Experience of working within a broad range of podiatric conditions including MSK and high risk/diabetic foot, Nail surgery and general assessments. DesirableEvidence of working as a FCP Statutory Registration EssentialHCPC Qualifications EssentialBSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine Local Analgesia Certificate DesirableEvidence of CPD Non-medical prescribing qualification Post graduate qualifications Special Skills & Knowledge EssentialExcellent 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 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YAEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YAEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr