Community Podiatrist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a confident, adaptable, and self-motivated HCPC registered Podiatrist to join the Trafford community team. The Podiatry Service has a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, providing care for a diverse population. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, delivering specialist care and contributing to service development. The position involves working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, evaluate, and modify specialist programmes of care for patients with complex medical conditions/social needs.
- Carry out initial triage and assessment of patients to determine service acceptance.
- Be responsible for providing subsequent specialist assessments to assist in medical/clinical diagnosis and treatment plan formulation.
- Be actively involved in audit to ensure treatment is evidence-based and inform service development.
- Support the development of a culture of accountability and governance.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate relevant post grad experience working in a community setting
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working with clients with specialist needs
- Supervision of junior staff / students
- Clinical Audit and standard setting
- Knowledge of current best practice within chosen profession
- Evidence of working with people with multiple needs
- Knowledge of issues relating to Clinical Governance
- Awareness of NICE Guidance and Care Pathways
- Communication skills verbally and in writing to address physical/ psychological and socio- economic needs
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to undertake appropriate podiatry assessments
- Able to use clinical reasoning to make relevant podiatry diagnosis and formulate
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to specialism
- Student Accreditation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 6d
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Podiatrist
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for confident, adaptable and self-motivated HCPC registered Podiatrists, with excellent clinical skills, to join our team in the Trafford community.
The Podiatry Service in Trafford has an excellent reputation for innovation and excellence and provides a caring, and supportive working environment for our staff. The Podiatry team work towards improving health, reducing inequality and providing the best services for a diverse population.The department provides specialist clinics in High Risk, Wound management, podopaediatrics, nail surgery and biomechanics. The service spans both primary and secondary care, including the Diabetic Foot MDT.
Trafford expect their Podiatrists to take a proactive approach to managing a diverse caseload of patients within our Podiatry Service, using a combination of physical skills and empowerment techniques to provide an effective partnership working with patients.
The successful candidate will require positive attitudes towards personal and professional development and must demonstrate how their experience and skills meet the criteria for this post as listed in the person specification in order for their application to be short listed.
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
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