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 and delivering patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal foot and lower limb conditions, including biomechanical dysfunction, overuse injuries and gait abnormalities. This will include the use of orthotic therapy, exercise prescription and patient education.
- Plan and manage own caseload, primarily consisting of MSK patients but also including a proportion of non‑MSK patients, such as those with chronic disease, vascular risk, neuropathy or wound‑care needs, depending on service requirements.
- Provide an efficient, effective and consistently high-quality podiatry service, working independently across community and clinic settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work within professional and organisational policies, maintaining high standards of clinical care, infection prevention and health and safety.
Benefits we offer
- Between 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and home electronics
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary Finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice
Job responsibilities
The Podiatry Department is a well-established, multidisciplinary team of 29 staff, including podiatrists, assistants, technicians and clinical leads, working across a range of roles. The service delivers care across Stockport from multiple clinical settings, including community clinics, GP practices, Stepping Hill Hospital and patient homes. The team works closely with multidisciplinary services such as diabetes, vascular and orthopaedic teams, including the High‑Risk Foot Team, to support integrated patient care.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- BSc Podiatry or Podiatry Diploma pre‑1993
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Member of the professional body
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Knowledge
- Specialist professional knowledge acquired through post‑registration CPD, notably nail surgery, biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, vascular assessment and diabetes.
- Above‑average knowledge of medical conditions to assist in diagnosis gained through CPD
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
- Paediatrics
- Knowledge of various dressings and their suitability
- Understanding of wound classification systems
- Delegation of duties to Podiatry Assistant
- Offloading and casting skills
Experience
- Previous experience in managing MSK podiatry patients
- Good understanding of NHS policy, local health strategies and relevant NICE guidelines
- Attendance of a clinical educator course
- Knowledge of the working of community podiatry services
- Experience of supervising students and assistants
Skills and Abilities
- Able to work unsupervised in designated areas
- Exceptional diagnostic skills
- Flexibility in handling work pressures
- Well‑motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service
Work Related Circumstances
- Able to work flexibly as a member of multidisciplinary and podiatry team to meet the needs of the service
- Physical effort includes manual handling skills
- Working in some confined spaces on domiciliary visits
- Driver with access to a car for work purposes
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.
Successfully the vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90, deducted from the first Trust salary. Additionally, a DBS update service with an annual subscription fee of £16 will be required.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
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