Specialist podiatrist - kendal

Specialist Podiatrist – Kendal

The closing date is 03 June 2026

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust (UHMBT) wants to provide sustainable high‑quality medical services that fit with the Better Care Together integrated model of care. We aim to deliver responsive specialist expertise within both acute hospital and community settings, helping to keep people well and manage their long‑term conditions closer to home.

As part of the multi‑disciplinary team you will help improve our pathways of care for patients at a time of exciting service review and development. UHMBT actively supports you to develop your knowledge and skills through our Annual Development Review programme and provides support for external courses.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will deliver a high‑quality, accessible, and timely evidence‑based podiatry service for patients. You will work across the Morecambe Bay area, providing care to an increased/high‑risk caseload. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and confidently are essential. Newly qualified podiatrists may be considered in a developmental role (annex 21).

Our primary focus is quality, patient‑centred care that is evidence‑based and sustainable. We aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic, and varied environment. A strong commitment to staff development and service improvement is central to the role, with regular clinical supervision and in‑service training.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal. Additionally, we have community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. Our hospitals provide Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, consultant‑led services, and a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine
• Local anaesthesia certificate
• HCPC certificate
• Certificate in Radiology

Experience

• Post‑graduate NHS work experience, including experience treating high‑risk patients
• Teaching, training of colleagues, students, health‑care professionals, patients, or the public
• Accurate assessment, testing, and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of the service and field of practice
• Evidence of specialised treatment planning and patient management, based on the above
• Demonstration of evidence‑based practice and awareness of the latest clinical developments/research
• Effective communication and partnership working with patients and the general public, especially regarding foot health education
• Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaising with other health‑care professionals

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of high‑risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and management) e.g., diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, wound care, and biomechanics, gained through postgraduate study, CPD, experience, and/or rotation packages
• Ability to manage and treat high‑risk patients requiring a level of assessment underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
• Knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off‑loading and Doppler ultrasound interpretation
• Understanding of medical conditions and pathophysiology, pharmacology and biochemistry interpretation
• Knowledge of medical, radiological, and surgical interventions
• Knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines, and legislation relating to the delivery of podiatry and advanced podiatry practice

Personal Qualities

• Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Flexibility and commitment to the job
• Good interpersonal skills – effective listening and speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient, and the ability to communicate complex information
• Approachable – friendly and open manner that facilitates communication
• Enthusiastic positive attitude and flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata