Specialist Podiatrist

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled podiatrist to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-risk patients, providing specialized assessments and treatments across various clinical settings. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on holistic patient care while engaging in continuous professional development. The position promises a supportive environment, allowing you to grow your expertise in podiatry while making a significant impact on the community's health. If you're passionate about podiatric care and eager to contribute to an inclusive team, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in podiatric medicine with a focus on high-risk patients.
• Broad clinical experience prior to specializing in podiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized podiatry service for high-risk patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in various clinical settings.

Skills

Assessment and treatment techniques

Effective communication

Clinical audit participation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine

Post graduate training in speciality area

Clinical Educators/Field worker course

Job description

Job ref241-232-IC-25EmployerBolton NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteLever Chambers Centre for HealthTownBoltonSalary£37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)Salary periodYearlyClosing12/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

If you are passionate about podiatry and want to provide a quality service for the high risk patients of Bolton, we are looking to welcome you into our integrated specialist podiatry team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for treatment planning and management of foot complications associated with e.g. diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and vascular / ischaemic long-term conditions. You will be part of the foot protection team and have the opportunity to work across all areas of podiatry including: biomechanics/ MSK assessment clinics, orthoses manufacturing, ulcer/ wound-care clinics, nail surgery and PAD clinics. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in the diabetes centre, the hospital and community. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team offering specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach, to a varied and complex caseload.

The post holder will work across both community settings and within a hospital-based environment, and clinical work will be from a variety of community clinic locations and domiciliary settings; a car is therefore essential for this role.

You will actively participate in regular CPD sessions and complex case discussions; and staff support is provided via one-to-one meetings and group supervision sessions.

You will be directly managed by, and report to, the Podiatry Team Lead.

Band 5/ 6 progression posts and part-time hours may be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an efficient and high quality specialised podiatry service for high risk patients throughout all specialist areas as per service need.

As an experienced autonomous practitioner they will assess, diagnose and treat patients on their case lists in all clinical settings.

Post holder will supervise recently qualified podiatrists, assistants and students.

Participate in Continuing Professional Development, clinical audit and in-service training.

Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work, working to agreed national and professional standards.

Working for our organisation

Staff Engagement.

As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation’s values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.

Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached documents for further information about the role and do not hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions

Person specification

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine.

Evidence of post graduate training in speciality area – including e.g.: Wound Management; Vascular; Diabetes; MSK Therapy and Rheumatology

Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Membership of professional special interest group

skills

Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to the speciality

Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.

experience

Broad range of clinical podiatric experience prior to specialising

Extensive experience working within speciality area with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.

Experience of participating in service development

Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level

Desirable criteria

Participation in clinical audit

knowledge

Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs

Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of wound care and dressings.

other

Ability to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.