Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a highly skilled podiatrist with experience of managing patients with foot ulceration, and lower limb arterial disease, many of whom will also have Diabetes.
This Lower Limb Ischemic Management Service (LLIMS) is an expansion of the current service which has previously only been open to patients with Diabetes and this expansion is part of an initiative to reduce health inequalities in the area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and resourceful podiatrist to be based at the Freeman hospital, as part of a small team of podiatry, nursing and support staff. The role will manage inpatients with foot disease and provide outpatient clinical assessment to meet the needs of patients referred to Vascular from Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead.
- Interview Date Wednesday 09 July 2025
- 26 Hours 15 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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The role will require well developed skills in communication, negotiation and prioritisation, and a commitment to continually develop pathways through service improvement to ensure the best quality of care is being provided to our patient with foot ulceration and lower limb vascular disease or Chronic Limb threatening Ischaemia (CLTI)
Key to the role is the teaching and dissemination of skills and knowledge to a wider staff group of all grades and disciplines across the trust and in the wider NENC area. and will be expected to act as a role model ensuring that robust procedures and high standards of clinical care and patient safety are in place.
The post- holder will need to be able to work in a high-pressure environment, can make complex decisions in conjunction with colleagues and be highly organised.
It is essential you hold current HCPC registration and have significant in- patient and wound care experience working at Band 6 level.
If you are interested in a role within this team, please do not hesitate to contact the department for more information
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will involve dynamic triage of referrals from across NENC
- To do both outpatient vascular assessment with our Periflux 6000 and WIFI scoring, whilst also providing inpatient Vascular Podiatry care to patients admitted with foot ulceration, and may have had surgical debridement
- Have knowledge and experience of using advanced wound care techniques such as Topical Negative pressure, Stimulan and Larvae therapy where most appropriate
- To work towards an IRMER qualification to refer for radiological investigations
- To work as part of an MDT approach to managing complex foot ulceration, by joining the weekly virtual Vascular/Foot MDT with consultant colleagues from Diabetes, Orthopedics, Microbiology, Radiology, Infectious diseases and Vascular
- The post holder will be required to support ongoing data collection and outcome measures in order to demonstrate productivity and equitable access to the vascular department
- Support the Vascular team in decision making for patients, including treatment options to facilitate safe and efficient hospital discharge
- Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to utilise Evidence based practice treatment modalities and develop standard operating procedures which can be used across the trust
- Teaching of students, apprentices, and a range of qualified health care professionals
- They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, across many disciplines and geographical boundaries as a key member of several Diabetic foot MDTs
- It is also essential that applicants hold a clean driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes and are able to travel independently to support colleagues across the region
- As an Advanced Podiatrist, to act as an autonomous practitioner providing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, opinion and evaluation of a complex nature in an area of specialism
- To work as part of a highly motivated team with substantial experience as a Specialist podiatrist and in the area of specialism
- To provide an experienced and enthusiastic advanced resource and leadership for the Podiatry team taking a developmental and operational lead in specialist or complex areas such as Biomechanics or Diabetes and High Risk or Nail Surgery or Wound Care or Mental Health or services to the Acute sector
- Using advanced knowledge to assess and treat cases in a holistic way, including a multi-agency and patient focused approach to care, and to motivate others to work in a similar way
- The post holder is expected to develop professionally in order to develop the area of work; the development and facilitation of research and audit; lead on Health & Safety; Risk Management and the development of supervision and training programmes in the specialist area
- To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department within the available resources via day to day management of team
- To deputise for Principal Podiatrists as required
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will involve dynamic triage of referrals from across NENC
- To do both outpatient vascular assessment with our Periflux 6000 and WIFI scoring, whilst also providing inpatient Vascular Podiatry care to patients admitted with foot ulceration, and may have had surgical debridement
- Have knowledge and experience of using advanced wound care techniques such as Topical Negative pressure, Stimulan and Larvae therapy where most appropriate
- To work towards an IRMER qualification to refer for radiological investigations
- To work as part of an MDT approach to managing complex foot ulceration, by joining the weekly virtual Vascular/Foot MDT with consultant colleagues from Diabetes, Orthopedics, Microbiology, Radiology, Infectious diseases and Vascular
- The post holder will be required to support ongoing data collection and outcome measures in order to demonstrate productivity and equitable access to the vascular department
- Support the Vascular team in decision making for patients, including treatment options to facilitate safe and efficient hospital discharge
- Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to utilise Evidence based practice treatment modalities and develop standard operating procedures which can be used across the trust
- Teaching of students, apprentices, and a range of qualified health care professionals
- They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, across many disciplines and geographical boundaries as a key member of several Diabetic foot MDTs
- It is also essential that applicants hold a clean driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes and are able to travel independently to support colleagues across the region
- As an Advanced Podiatrist, to act as an autonomous practitioner providing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, opinion and evaluation of a complex nature in an area of specialism
- To work as part of a highly motivated team with substantial experience as a Specialist podiatrist and in the area of specialism
- To provide an experienced and enthusiastic advanced resource and leadership for the Podiatry team taking a developmental and operational lead in specialist or complex areas such as Biomechanics or Diabetes and High Risk or Nail Surgery or Wound Care or Mental Health or services to the Acute sector
- Using advanced knowledge to assess and treat cases in a holistic way, including a multi-agency and patient focused approach to care, and to motivate others to work in a similar way
- The post holder is expected to develop professionally in order to develop the area of work; the development and facilitation of research and audit; lead on Health & Safety; Risk Management and the development of supervision and training programmes in the specialist area
- To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department within the available resources via day to day management of team
- To deputise for Principal Podiatrists as required
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.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistration with HCPC
- oBachelor of Science Degree in Podiatric medicine and local Analgesia Administration Certificate
- oPost Graduate training/experience in specialist area working to MSc. or equivalent level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Desirable
- oMaster's Degree in Podiatry or Public Health
- oCertificate in Health Education
- oAdvanced Certificate in the Diabetic Foot/Diabetic foot module
- oIRMER qualified to refer for x ray
- oCertificate in independent prescribing to enable prescription of a limited range of medications such as antibiotics
- oCertificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to participate in research
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oKnowledge and implementation of Departmental, Trust and NHS policies, procedures and protocols
- oDemonstrates advanced knowledge of the specialised area of work developed through a combination of in-depth experience and / or study to MSc level; i.e. nail surgery, Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, Wound care , Mental Health or to the Acute sector
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSubstantial experience working in the NHS at Specialist Podiatrist level and in area of specialism and demonstrated expertise and leadership in complex caseload management
- oExperience of working cohesively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of self-motivation and demonstrating good organisational skills
- oExperience of assessment and diagnosis and treatment planning/discharge planning according to clinical need of a varied and frequently medically complex caseload
- oExperience of specialist areas of work, i.e. Diabetes, Nail Surgery, Biomechanics, Rheumatology, Wound Care and managing the 'at risk' or 'high risk' foot
- oExperience of managing a caseload of often elderly people with complex social and medical conditions and for whom there are often communication barriers, such as deafness and unfamiliarity with medical language
- oExperience of foot health education; advice and presentation skills
- oExperience (or evidence) of supervising and motivating others
Desirable
- oClinical educator experience
- oExperience as clinical supervisor and appraiser
SKILLS
Essential
- oExcellent clinical skills including delicate scalpel work, joint and tissue structure assessment, manipulation and diagnosis
- oEffective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and ability to negotiate; ability to manage noncompliance / conflict
- oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- oTo demonstrate highly developed skills of reasoning and persuasion when communicating with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding
- oDriving skills
Desirable
- oGood presentation skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistration with HCPC
- oBachelor of Science Degree in Podiatric medicine and local Analgesia Administration Certificate
- oPost Graduate training/experience in specialist area working to MSc. or equivalent level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Desirable
- oMaster's Degree in Podiatry or Public Health
- oCertificate in Health Education
- oAdvanced Certificate in the Diabetic Foot/Diabetic foot module
- oIRMER qualified to refer for x ray
- oCertificate in independent prescribing to enable prescription of a limited range of medications such as antibiotics
- oCertificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to participate in research
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oKnowledge and implementation of Departmental, Trust and NHS policies, procedures and protocols
- oDemonstrates advanced knowledge of the specialised area of work developed through a combination of in-depth experience and / or study to MSc level; i.e. nail surgery, Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, Wound care , Mental Health or to the Acute sector
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSubstantial experience working in the NHS at Specialist Podiatrist level and in area of specialism and demonstrated expertise and leadership in complex caseload management
- oExperience of working cohesively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of self-motivation and demonstrating good organisational skills
- oExperience of assessment and diagnosis and treatment planning/discharge planning according to clinical need of a varied and frequently medically complex caseload
- oExperience of specialist areas of work, i.e. Diabetes, Nail Surgery, Biomechanics, Rheumatology, Wound Care and managing the 'at risk' or 'high risk' foot
- oExperience of managing a caseload of often elderly people with complex social and medical conditions and for whom there are often communication barriers, such as deafness and unfamiliarity with medical language
- oExperience of foot health education; advice and presentation skills
- oExperience (or evidence) of supervising and motivating others
Desirable
- oClinical educator experience
- oExperience as clinical supervisor and appraiser
SKILLS
Essential
- oExcellent clinical skills including delicate scalpel work, joint and tissue structure assessment, manipulation and diagnosis
- oEffective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and ability to negotiate; ability to manage noncompliance / conflict
- oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- oTo demonstrate highly developed skills of reasoning and persuasion when communicating with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding
- oDriving skills
Desirable
- oGood presentation 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
