Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 236-BCO-P084-26-A
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Townside Primary Care Centre
- Town
- Bury
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Podiatrist
Band 6
Job overview
Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS 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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- State Registered Podiatry Diploma or Degree equivalent qualification in Podiatry
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Earnshaw
- Job title
- Team Leader Bury
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07912454243
- Additional information
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