Podiatrist
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The closing date is 04 May 2026. The post holder will provide podiatric care in patients’ homes, community clinics and nursing homes. This is a permanent full‑time post (37.5 hours) working Monday to Friday across community sites. NHS experience is essential (via employment, placement or volunteering).
An enhanced DBS with children’s and adults’ barred list check will be obtained during pre‑employment checks.
The postholder must be able to travel across the Trust independently as this is a community‑based role.
Main duties of the job
Our podiatry caseload focuses on medically at‑risk and complex patients.
We require a podiatrist with excellent communication and assessment skills and NHS experience.
Based in the Community division you will need to be able to travel across Ashton, Wigan and Leigh.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Job responsibilities
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric care for patients with medical and podiatric problems.
* Deliver foot‑care education and advice to patients, relatives and carers.
* Carry out nail surgery procedures and baseline biomechanical assessments.
* Conduct annual diabetes assessments in all clinics, including electronic foot assessment forms, detailed foot assessment, identification of risk factors and referral to other services as required.
* Refer to other health‑care professionals through agreed pathways, e.g. podiatry assistants, biomechanics service.
* Perform CPR including drawing up and administering adrenaline for anaphylactic shock when required.
* Manufacture and fit chair‑side appliances such as insoles and silicone devices.
* Follow departmental and Trust policies, assist in developing procedures and guidelines, and exercise appropriate clinical discretion.
* Maintain, rotate and order clinical stock, carry out clerical duties and perform other duties as required.
* Use spoken and written communication sensitively with vulnerable patients, maintain accurate, timely and legible records, communicate consistently with legislation and policy, and keep confidential client information.
* Maintain HCPC registration, comply with HCPC Code of Conduct, Trust policies and the Patients Charter, and attend CPD and performance reviews.
* Participate in staff recruitment and appraisal, adhere to mandatory training policies and maintain professional development.
* Manage health‑and‑safety responsibilities, including risk assessment and reporting of incidents.
* Influence teaching and knowledge sharing, encourage problem‑solving and provide health education to patients and carers.
* Work Monday to Friday with some evening shifts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or due to qualify.
* Registration with Health Professionals Council.
* Local Analgesia Administration Certificate (or integrated into degree course).
Experience
* Experience in reflective practice.
* NHS experience.
Skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to perform CPR.
* High manual dexterity for intricate clinical work.
* Good organisational and time‑management skills.
* Accurate record‑keeping and evaluation of treatment plans.
Knowledge
* Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of podiatric management.
Additional
* Diplomacy in difficult situations, e.g. patient complaints.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility for short‑notice timetable changes.
* Ability to travel between sites within a reasonable time frame.
* English spoken and written to an appropriate standard.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata.
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