Bank Specialist Podiatrist

East Cheshire Nhs Trust; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Community Podiatry Service is recruiting a Bank Specialist Podiatrist with an interest in wound care to join the team across hospital, clinics and community settings in Congleton and surrounding areas.

The role requires HCPC registration, a podiatry degree or diploma with a Local Anaesthesia certificate, and CPD evidence. Travel between sites is essential; NHS experience is beneficial, and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Relevant degree/diploma in podiatry and a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia are essential.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) is essential.
• NHS/community experience is beneficial.
• Travel between sites is a stated requirement and must be addressed in the application.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients.
• Undertake work in the specialist area of wound care.
• Support development of podiatrists, podiatry assistants and students as a Clinical Educator.
• Assist in day-to-day running of clinics and service improvement initiatives.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide advice to patients and professionals.

Skills

Lead junior colleagues

Advanced communication

Decision making

Audit skills

Prioritise workload

Autonomous working

Work under pressure

Proactive initiative

IT skills

Education

HCPC registration

Podiatry degree/diploma

Certificate in Local Anaesthesia

CPD evidence

Job description

Job summary

Subject to job matching

We are looking to recruit a Bank Specialist Podiatrist with an interest in wound care to join our East Cheshire NHS Trust Community Podiatry Service. East Cheshire Podiatry service provides routine podiatry for high risk patients and specialist services including wound care, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision, and a domiciliary service. The service is offered in variety of settings across a large geographical area, including hospital inpatients, community clinics, health centres and GP surgeries providing a range of advanced clinical foot services to the local population. You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential. Experience of working in the community and NHS is beneficial. The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development. Travel is an integral part of this post and you must state on your application form how you intend to fulfil this essential requirement. This position is offered on a Bank basis.

Hours per week: Bank

Main duties of the job

The role of a Specialist Podiatrist in the Podiatry Service is to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients.

To undertake work in specialist area of wound care.

To support the development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Podiatry students in role as a Clinical Educator.

To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a source of advice for patients, carers, GP's and other healthcare professionals.

NHS experience and working in the community at Specialist Podiatrist level is essential.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata (Subject to Job Matching)
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 209-A-26-8286532
Job locations: Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 3AR, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant professional degree / diploma
• Relevant post graduate experience in specialist area

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Clinical educators training
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Other

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
• Knowledge of NHS guidelines & recommendations

Desirable

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
• Awareness of the national and local priorities in specialist area.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience which is relevant to specialist area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research

Other role requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 3AR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Podiatry Team Manager
Estelle Crook
[e-mail]
07789174772

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).