Band 6 Podiatrist in Gateshead

Main area Podiatrist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 x 7.5 hour shifts) Job ref 297-8153941

Employer Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bensham Hospital Town Gateshead Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Band 6 Podiatrist

NHS AfC: Band 6

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

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. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

PLEASE NOTEit is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Gateshead Podiatry Service. The successful applicant will work within Gateshead, providing care to patients in a variety of settings. This role has a focus on assessment and treatment of patients using therapeutic reasoning and clinical skills.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in the NHS and the use of EMIS patient record systems would also be desirable. We do provide an induction and ongoing support process to ensure clinicians meet the high standards expected from this service. As this is a community based post, successful applicants must have the means and ability to travel across the whole of Gateshead independently to fulfil the needs of this role. Please see the job description for the definitive qualifications, knowledge and skills required for this post.

Main duties of the job

This post exists to provide community-based podiatry care to a diverse range of patients who are deemed clinically 'at risk and high risk' within Gateshead Community. The role involves triaging, assessing and reviewing patients appropriately, developing and adjusting care plans relevant to patient's needs. Care is provided in a variety of settings including clinics, patients' homes, residential and nursing homes and hospital inpatients. Rotation into specialist clinical areas include wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery.

As a Band 6 podiatrist you would be expected to be an inspirational leader and role model to your peers and be keen to develop the skills of junior staff and students via supervision and training, and become a 'Team Champion' to share vital information with your peers within the team.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description attached which outlines the main responsibilities and expectations of the post. The attached person specification provides the essential and desirable qualifications, skills and attributes which applicants will required to be shortlisted for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant healthcare Degree (BSc Podiatry)
• Professional registration with the HCPC
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development relevant to Band 6 clinical role (e.g. specific training relating to specialist clinical areas or dealing with the 'at risk' foot)
• Evidence of mentorship / Clinical Educator qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in the NHS at Band 5 level for a minimum of 12 months x To be demonstrated via application process. Interview.
• Experience of community working within the NHS including undertaking dom visits
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients, with varying disease and pathology, including the 'at risk' foot
• Experience of working within specialist areas, including nail surgery, biomechanics clinics, diabetes foot ulcer clinics.
• Experience of undertaking advanced wound care (chronic and acute) with a working knowledge of current accepted practice and dressing regimes
• Experience of direct supervision of students / junior staff
• Experience of teaching / training / presenting to groups or individuals, including patients, health professionals or other stakeholders
• Experience of using the EMIS patient record system

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Demonstrates communication skills including complex and sensitive information
• Demonstrates organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of enhanced IT Skills - databases, Microsoft office.

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake lone domiciliary visits, carry equipment and undertake treatment in non-clinical settings
• Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.