Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 enthusiastic, organised and motivated graduate / band 5 podiatrists to join our fantastic team of community podiatrists. We are a friendly community based service treating a diverse patient cohort, many of whom have complex needs. We provide care from a range of community and acute settings and in patients own homes. The post holder will join our team and will be provided with mentorship through our preceptorship programme and supported through their junior staff competencies. Responsibilities of the role include: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care packages. The post holder will be expected to work across the locality and provide care in a domiciliary setting therefore access to a suitable means of transport is essential. Main duties of the job Applicants must have a degree/diploma in Podiatry and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have proven knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care plans based upon best practice and evidence base You will need a flexible approach and will be confident and effective in the use of a full- range of routine podiatric techniques. This will require well developed communication skills, a team based approach to partnership working as well the ability to work independently. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims too Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust Values and Behaviourso Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skillso Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your roleAfter you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. This post requires you to travel across South of Tees and therefore the ability to travel independently is essential. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-FCS-7092936 Job locations One Life Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough TS1 3QY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Experience Desirable Previous experience of NHS podiatry Knowledge Essential good verbal and written communication skills organisational skills Ability to produce, document implement and evaluate care plans. Problem solving skills IT skills Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Podiatrist BSc. Hons in Podiatry Local Analgesia Evidence of CPD Portfolio To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Person Specification Experience Desirable Previous experience of NHS podiatry Knowledge Essential good verbal and written communication skills organisational skills Ability to produce, document implement and evaluate care plans. Problem solving skills IT skills Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Podiatrist BSc. Hons in Podiatry Local Analgesia Evidence of CPD Portfolio To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development 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 see NHS 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address One Life Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough TS1 3QY Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)