An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Podiatrist to join the Podiatry Service as a Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with a range of MSK foot and lower limb conditions. This will include developing and implementing individualised treatment plans, including orthotic provision, exercise therapy and patient education, to support effective self-management and improved clinical outcomes.
The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team across 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 to an MSK caseload, the post holder may also be required to manage a proportion of non-MSK patients, depending on service need.
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.
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Seddon Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: laura.seddon@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 204 4659
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