Job overview

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of podiatry service clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, and health centres, GP surgeries, residential care homes, patient own homes. 

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team or single handed, as skills develop, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry teams, Primary Health Care teams, and Secondary Health Care teams; particularly in relation to service delivery and patient care. 

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of podiatry service clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, and health centres, GP surgeries, residential care homes, patient own homes. 

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand / eye co-ordination for prolonged periods in order to provide specialist podiatry care for patients

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, and vascular problems and wound management. 

The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will later include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems, as skills develop.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.