About this role
Job summary
The Bury Podiatry Team are part of the Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust, delivering high-quality, patient centred care across the region. Our Podiatry Service plays a vital role in improving foot health and preventing complications for patients with complex needs, including diabetes, vascular disease, and musculoskeletal conditions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Podiatrist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking service that values innovation, professional development, and collaborative working.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist, you will:
Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with high-risk foot conditions. Deliver evidence-based care in a variety of settings, including community clinics, domiciliary visits, and multidisciplinary team environments. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Support and mentor junior colleagues and students.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications Essential
Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) State Registered Podiatry Diploma or Degree equivalent qualification in Podiatry
Desirable
Clinical Educator Evidence of post graduate training in speciality area - including e.g.: Wound Management; Vascular; Diabetes; MSK Therapy and Rheumatology
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Extensive experience working within speciality Ability to complete neurological, vascular, nail surgery and woundcare assessments Experience working within speciality area eg MSK High Risk, Nail surgery Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs Experience of problem solving Good IT skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary environment Evidence of working with people with multiple needs Capability to manage own workload without direct supervision Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of relevant NICE and clinical guidelines
Desirable
Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of participating in service development Leadership skills Appraisal skills Post graduate training in speciality area eg wound mgmt,vascular, diabetes, MSK
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Townside Primary Care Centre
Knowsley Street
Bury
BL90SN
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)