Specialist Podiatrist

Northern Care Alliance; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose and treat high-risk foot conditions across community and clinic settings, contributing to service development and patient outcomes.

The role involves mentoring juniors and collaborating across teams to deliver evidence-based care for patients with diabetes, vascular issues, and musculoskeletal problems.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with podiatry qualification.
• Postgraduate training in wound management, vascular, diabetes, MSK.
• Experience in high-risk foot and nail surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for high-risk foot conditions.
• Deliver care in community clinics, domiciliary visits, and MDT settings.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and students.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Vascular assessment

Nail surgery

Wound care

MSK High Risk

Caseload management

IT skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Guideline knowledge

Education

State Registered Podiatry Diploma or Degree

HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the region. Our Podiatry Service plays a vital role in improving foot health and preventing complications for patients with complex needs, including diabetes, vascular disease, and musculoskeletal conditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Podiatrist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking service that values innovation, professional development, and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist, you will:

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with high-risk foot conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based care in a variety of settings, including community clinics, domiciliary visits, and multidisciplinary team environments.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and students

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Registration & Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• State Registered Podiatry Diploma or Degree equivalent qualification in Podiatry
• Clinical Educator
• Evidence of post graduate training in speciality area – including e.g.: Wound Management; Vascular; Diabetes; MSK Therapy and Rheumatology

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience working within speciality
• Ability to complete neurological, vascular, nail surgery and woundcare assessments
• Experience working within speciality area eg MSK High Risk, Nail surgery
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs
• Experience of problem solving
• Good IT skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Evidence of working with people with multiple needs
• Capability to manage own workload without direct supervision
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of relevant NICE and clinical guidelines
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Experience of participating in service development
• Post graduate training in speciality area eg wound mgmt,vascular, diabetes, MSK

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.

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Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

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