Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Podiatrist to join the Podiatry Service.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with a range of foot and lower limb conditions. This will include developing and implementing individualised treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team across the acute, community and outpatient settings, contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of podiatry services. The post holder will be expected to manage a defined caseload, prioritising patients based on clinical need and service demands.

In addition, the post holder will support the wider team by contributing to service development, audit and quality improvement activities. They will also provide guidance and support to junior staff, assistants and students where appropriate, helping to maintain high standards of care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and delivering patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients presenting with a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions,
• To plan and manage their own caseload, which will consist of a range of patients, such as those with chronic disease, vascular risk, neuropathy or wound care needs, depending on service requirements.
• To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high-quality podiatry service, working independently across community and clinic settings.
• To support the smooth day-to-day running of clinical sessions, including maintaining a safe clinical environment, ensuring appropriate stock levels, and reporting any equipment or environmental issues in line with local procedures.
• To contribute to service delivery by managing appointment capacity effectively, maintaining accurate clinical records and sharing relevant information with senior staff to support service planning and performance.
• To work within professional and organisational policies, maintaining high standards of clinical care, infection prevention and health and safety.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position within the Stockport community as a provider of healthcare and are one of the largest employers in the area.

We believe the best organisations reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to ensure it is truly representative of our local population.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age,  disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership status,  pregnancy or maternity. Recognising that some communities remain  underrepresented within our workforce, we particularly encourage  applications from these groups.

If you require support with your application, please contact a member of  the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise the importance of flexible working and will consider all  requests seriously. We will work with you to explore whether your  request can be accommodated within the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and home electronics
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary Finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice