Lead High-Risk Foot Podiatry & Service Leader

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered podiatrist to lead the High Risk Foot service as Team Leader/Highly Specialist Podiatrist. The role blends advanced clinical practice with operational leadership to improve patient outcomes.

You will manage a specialist caseload, supervise staff, support workforce planning and drive quality improvement in line with local and national standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered podiatrist with expertise in high-risk foot care.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and service development.
• Strong knowledge of diabetic foot disease, ulcer management and wound care.
• Ability to manage workforce planning, waiting lists and performance metrics.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, professional and operational leadership within Oldham Podiatry Team with a specialist caseload.
• Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex high-risk foot conditions.
• Lead MDT with focus on safe, effective patient care and adherence to standards.
• Oversee workforce planning, staff deployment, waiting lists, performance monitoring and service improvement.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement, recruitment and workforce development; support innovation.

Skills

Leadership and management

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical governance

Communication skills

IT literacy (EPR, MS Office)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Podiatry recognised for HCPC registration

HCPC registration

Postgraduate study in High Risk Foot management

Specialist training in high-risk foot care

Clinical Educator qualification or willingness to work towards

Leadership and management development

CPD portfolio maintenance

Master's level qualification or equivalent

Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards

Advanced clinical training in diabetic foot disease/tissue viability/vascular assessment

Royal College of Podiatry membership

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered podiatrist to lead the High Risk Foot service as Team Leader/Highly Specialist Podiatrist. The role blends advanced clinical practice with operational leadership to improve patient outcomes.

You will manage a specialist caseload, supervise staff, support workforce planning and drive quality improvement in line with local and national standards.