Podiatrist
The closing date is 27 August 2025
Job summary
CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for 2 enthusiastic and committed Podiatrists to join our diverse team, which covers 6 localities. The positions are suitable for both experienced and newly qualified applicants. The successful candidates 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 one of our multi chair clinics across County Durham and Darlington. This post would be based in Sedgefield locality.
Main duties of the job
Work as a qualified clinician across the three core teams with the main emphasis being on:
General Podiatry
Specialised Podiatry Services
Observe and promote the Trusts values and behaviours
Provides podiatric advice to patients and carers
Assesses and treats patients within the team caseload which includes adults and paediatrics, self-referrals from patients and referrals from other disciplines
Participate in the training of junior / less experienced staff and 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
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0558
Job locations
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
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