Specialist Podiatrist

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Specialist Podiatrist

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Podiatrist - Band 6 Fixed Term - 12 months Part Time - 30 hours per week

Tameside and Glossop Podiatry Team inclusive of the High Risk Foot Team and the Musculoskeletal Team deliver services throughout Tameside and Glossop in a variety of settings.

We are a dynamic team who pride ourselves on striving for the best outcomes for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To assess diagnose, develop and implement individualised management plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.

To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high quality podiatry service. Working independently in both community and clinical settings.

The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical management and administration of a clinical site/s. This will involve the day-to-day supervision of other podiatrists, and podiatry assistants.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• BSc/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine if gained pre 1993
• Health Care Professional Council registration
• Certificate in local anaesthesiaMember of the professional body

Knowledge

• Specialist professional knowledge acquired through post registration CPD, notably nail surgery, biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, vascular assessment, Paediatrics and diabetes.
• Above average knowledge of medical conditions to assist in diagnosis gained through CPD -taught courses, shadowing other healthcare staff.
• CPR including administration of adrenalin
• Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
• In depth knowledge of administration systems
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures

Skills and abilities

• Able to work unsupervised in designated areas
• Exceptional diagnostic skills
• Good communication (written and verbal), negotiation and persuasive skills
• Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the Service
• Able to handle sensitive situations
• Well -developed problem solving skills
• Flexibility in handling work pressures
• Strong commitment to personal development
• Able to work on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills to delegate work to other staff
• Delegate duties to Podiatry Assistant
• Exceptional accuracy re administrative procedures, appointment scheduling, transfer of notes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum