About this role
Job summary
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
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) 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. To plan and manage their own caseload, which will primarily consist of MSK patients but may also include a proportion of non-MSK patients, such as those with chronic disease, vascular risk, neuropathy or wound care needs, depending on service requirements. To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high-quality podiatry service, working independently across community and clinic settings. To 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. To 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. To work within professional and organisational policies, maintaining high standards of clinical care, infection prevention and health and safety.
About us
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Job description 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 patients homes.
We provide a broad range of specialist podiatry services, including high-risk foot care, MSK assessment and treatment (adult and paediatric), nail surgery, urgent care clinics and patient education programmes. 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.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
BSc Podiatry or Podiatry Diploma pre 1993 Registered with Health Profession Council.
Desirable
Member of the professional body Certificate in local anaesthesia
Knowledge Essential
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 Understand wound classification systems
Desirable
Delegation of duties to Podiatry Assistant Good presentation skills Offloading and casting skills
Experience Essential
Previous experience in managing MSK Pod Good understanding of NHS policy, local health strategies and relevant NICE guidelines
Desirable
To have attended a clinical educators course Knowledge of the working of community Experience of supervision of students and assistants
Skills and Abilities Essential
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 Training/talks/group-work skills
Work Related Circumstances Essential
Able to work flexibly as a member of multi-disciplinary 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.
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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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingsgate House
Wellington Rd North
Stockport
SK4 1LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)