Specialist Podiatrist

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialist Podiatrist to run a Podiatry Service within hospital sites on a fixed-term basis. The post will sit within the Tissue Viability Service and contribute to developing a new inpatient podiatry service at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

You will be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, and hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, plus a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with current practising status.
• Post graduate experience in complex wound care.
• Postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area or willingness to study.

Responsibilities

• Act as Podiatrist Clinical Specialist within hospital setting.
• Undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients.
• Lead the clinical team within the specialist area and inpatient service delivery.

Skills

Wound care experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Podiatry Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 15.75 hours per week (Working 4 morning a week Monday-Friday) Job ref 209-A-26-8039304

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Subject to job matching

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist run a Podiatry Service within the hospital sites on a fixed term basis.

The East Cheshire Podiatry Service is currently a community service and we are looking to extend the service into the hospital site. The successful candidate will sit within the East Cheshire NHS Trust Tissue Viability Service based at the hospital and have links and professional leadership from the the commmunity podiatry team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the development a new podiatry service within the Macclesfield District General Hospital and Aston ward.

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.

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 .

NHS Podiatry experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

To act as a Podiatrist Clinical Specialist in the hospital setting,

To undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients.

To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of an inpatient service and identified service development initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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).

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant Post graduate experience in complex wound care
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Experience

• Post registration knowledge in wound care evidenced by CPD
• Knowledge of NHS guidelines & recommendations in wound care
• Awareness of the national and local priorities in wound care
• Knowledge of the trust values & objectives

Skills

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

Experience

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

Specific Job Requirements

• Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites

Other requirements

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

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

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.