Podiatrist

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 covering: General Podiatry Specialist Podiatry Services Observe and promote the trusts core values and behaviours Provide Podiatric advice to patients and careers Assess and treats both adult and paediatric patients Provide training to junior staff/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 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2627-RP-N479 Job locations Darlington Nhs Trust Rehabilitation Centre Hundens Lane DARLINGTON County Durham DL1 1JE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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