About this role
Job summary
A unique opportunity to improve physical health outcomes within mental health services.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Podiatrist to join our Physical Health and Wellbeing Team on a bank basis, supporting services predominantly within the North Locality, based around Morpeth and the surrounding areas.
This is a rare opportunity to use your podiatry expertise within a specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental NHS Trust. People who access our services often experience significant physical health inequalities and may face barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare. As part of our commitment to improving physical health outcomes, we are looking for a podiatrist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping to reduce these inequalities.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide specialist podiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients with a wide range of foot health needs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings, supporting the delivery of holistic care that recognises the relationship between physical and mental health.
Key responsibilities include
Providing specialist podiatry assessment, treatment and management.
Undertaking biomechanical and gait assessments where appropriate.
Managing and prioritising a diverse caseload independently.
Supporting the prevention and management of foot complications associated with long-term conditions.
Working collaboratively with mental health, learning disability and physical health colleagues.
Contributing to health promotion, education and preventative care initiatives.
Maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in clinical governance activities.
Supporting service development and continuous quality improvement
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
This is not a traditional podiatry service.
You will work with people whose physical health needs may otherwise go unmet, helping to improve access to healthcare and supporting better physical health outcomes for individuals with mental illness, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Make a meaningful difference to a population experiencing significant health inequalities.
Work within an innovative and developing physical health service.
Build expertise in a highly specialised area of practice.
Work closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals.
Influence and shape podiatry provision within a mental health setting.
Enjoy the flexibility of bank working whilst undertaking rewarding clinical work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience working within mental health services is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from podiatrists working in community, acute, diabetes, musculoskeletal or independent practice settings who are interested in developing their skills within a mental health and learning disability environment.
Why join us?
This bank opportunity offers the chance to be part of a Trust-wide commitment to improving physical health and wellbeing. You will join a supportive team that recognises the importance of physical health in recovery and quality of life, while enjoying the flexibility that bank working provides.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your specialist skills to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate McBride, Physical Health Lead
See Job Description for further details.
Date advertised 22nd October 2026
Closing date 28th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatry
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Local Anaesthetics Certificate
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of work within several clinical specialties.
- Completion of Structured band 5 portfolio for progression to band 6, or similar training / relevant experience
- Evidence of comprehensive CPD.
Desirable
- Clinical educator qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patient with podiatric needs.
- Ability to work effectively in a Multidisciplinary team.
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Good organizational skills
- Willingness to participate in staff training and education
- Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for orthotic services
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
- Ability to keep accurate notes in English in the patient's electronic record
- Show evidence of being self-motivated
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post Qualification clinical experience
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development / up to date Professional Profile
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)