NHS Team Lead Podiatrist - High-Risk Foot Specialist

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well‑be

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced HCPC‑registered podiatrist to lead the Podiatry service in Oldham. The role combines specialist clinical care with operational leadership, focusing on high‑risk foot management and patient outcomes.

The post holder will manage clinical governance, supervision and workforce planning while delivering safe, high‑quality patient‑centred care in a busy NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Podiatry recognised for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate study in High Risk Foot management.
• Specialist training in diabetic foot management, wound care and offloading techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for high‑risk foot conditions.
• Lead and support the MDT to deliver services safely and in line with standards.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing deployment and performance monitoring.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and service transformation.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

IT skills / EPR usage

Decision making

Education

HCPC registration

Degree or Diploma in Podiatry

Postgraduate study in High Risk Foot

CPD portfolio maintenance

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced HCPC‑registered podiatrist to lead the Podiatry service in Oldham. The role combines specialist clinical care with operational leadership, focusing on high‑risk foot management and patient outcomes.

The post holder will manage clinical governance, supervision and workforce planning while delivering safe, high‑quality patient‑centred care in a busy NHS setting.