Specialist Podiatrist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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 is an exciting opportunity for two permanent Band 6 Podiatrists to join the Manchester Local Care Organisation's Community Podiatry team. The role involves managing complex patients with foot ulcers, performing nail surgery, and participating in musculoskeletal clinics. You will collaborate with the hospital diabetes team and deliver care in various settings including community clinics, outpatient clinics, wards, and patients' homes. The position offers professional development, opportunities for audit and research, and supported continuous professional development.
Key responsibilities
- Provide care across acute settings, community clinics, residential and nursing homes, day centres, and patients' homes.
- Actively manage treatment programmes in line with care planning and discharge guidelines.
- Use decision-making processes to identify when patients need referrals to other professionals or specialist areas.
- Perform nail surgery (undertaking procedures under supervision if not already proficient).
- Participate in rotations in areas such as nail surgery, diabetes, patho-mechanics, and vascular care.
- Plan and manage your daily workload for wards, clinics, home visits, and visits to residential and nursing homes.
Essential criteria
- Recognised BSc Honours degree in podiatry or equivalent
- State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training including attendance at relevant specialist courses
- Previous postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post
- Previous postgraduate clinical experience of managing high risk podiatry patients
- Specialist knowledge of podiatry assessment and treatment technique
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. Manual Handling, The Royal College of Podiatry/Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of supervision of students and assistants
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in-service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services including experience of quality issues, audit, and evidence-based practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Demonstrate complex dexterity and therapeutic handling skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude
- Able to handle sensitive situations
- Well developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practise
- Effective written communication skills e.g., clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
- Empathetic and able to deliver unpleasant news
- Presentation skills
- Word processing and IT skills
- Able to adapt to working in different specialties and different environments (e.g., hospital, community working
- Able to maintain sustained regular manual handling skills and therapeutic manoeuvres
- Safe and effective handling of unpleasant substances/environments
- Flexibility to work extended hours to meet service demand
- Valid driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in special interest group
- Registered member of The College of Podiatry
- To have attended a clinical educator's course
- Previous experience in a post at this level
- Knowledge of the working of community and Intermediate Care Services
- Evidence of participation in research
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
Specialist Podiatrist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a passionate and motivated podiatrist looking for a rewarding career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for two permanent Band 6 Podiatrists to join the Manchester Local Care Organisation's Community Podiatry team in Central Manchester.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Holistic Patient Care : Manage complex patients with foot ulcers through comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular assessments.
- Diverse Clinical Experience : Engage in nail surgery, core podiatry, and musculoskeletal clinics.
- Integrated Services : Collaborate with the hospital diabetes team, supporting outpatient clinics and ward rounds weekly.
What We Offer
- Varied Work Settings : Deliver care in community clinics, outpatient clinics, wards, and patients' homes. A car owner/driver is essential.
- Professional Development : Contribute to audits, service improvement, and research projects. Mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Supported CPD : Engage in continuous professional development with access to training and educational opportunities.
Join a progressive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing podiatric care. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
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