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Specialist Podiatrist

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

14 days left

Job description

  • *Subject to job matching** We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist run a Podiatry Service within the hospital sites on a fixed term basis. ...

To act as a Podiatrist Clinical Specialist in the hospital setting,

To undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients.

To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of an inpatient service and identified service development initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Qualifications

Essential: - HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration; - Relevant professional degree / diploma; - Relevant Post graduate experience in complex wound care

Desirable: - Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration knowledge in wound care evidenced by CPD
  • Knowledge of NHS guidelines & recommendations in wound care
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities in wound care

Desirable: - Knowledge of the trust values & objectives

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to lead junior colleagues
  • Advanced communication and listening skills
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive, takes own initiative
  • IT skills

Experience

Essential: - Post registration experience which is relevant to specialist area; - Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.

Specific Job Requirements

Essential: - Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites

Other requirements

Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Further Details

Essential: - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

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About the employer

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East Cheshire NHS Trust

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