What are the responsibilities and job description for the Podiatrist position at Freeman Hospital?
Employer heading
Podiatrist
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.
With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
The Newcastle Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a 9 month fixed term position as Band 5 Podiatrist. This is a full time opportunity which will 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.
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 facilitated by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, where you will be supported 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 in order 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 in order 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.
Working for our organisation
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:
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
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Nicola Coates Job title Head of Service Email address nicola.coates2@nhs.net Telephone number 0192 2823431
Podiatrist
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.
With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
The Newcastle Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a 9 month fixed term position as Band 5 Podiatrist. This is a full time opportunity which will 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 Wednesday 27 May 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
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 facilitated by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, where you will be supported 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 in order 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 in order 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.
Working for our organisation
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
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
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria
- 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
- Registered with HCPC as POM-S – supply of medicines
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with a varied caseload of patients
- Critical / reflective practice
- Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint to support the role
- Evidence of relevant self-directed learning
Essential criteria
- 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
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS (PDF, 127.7KB)
- Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
- Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Nicola Coates Job title Head of Service Email address nicola.coates2@nhs.net Telephone number 0192 2823431