About the Role
The Central Podiatry Team is looking to employ a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to come join the Team. The post holder will work as part of a highly motivated podiatry team, providing high quality treatments for patients referred into the service for assessment and intervention. The role is suitable for experienced and newly qualified podiatrists, all staff will work towards completing a competency framework and newly qualified graduates will be inducted onto the preceptorship programme.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
* Take responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a caseload of patients, which includes some complex cases, as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate supervision, evidencing high‑level problem solving and reasoning skills and independence of judgment.
* Deliver evaluation and discharge of patients, routine podiatry, wound care, nail surgery and some biomechanical work for patients in their own homes or in various community locations.
* Provide direct support and development of podiatrists and assistants via knowledge sharing and supervision to ensure competency within the podiatry workforce.
* Promote health and reduce inequalities for individuals, families and communities, optimising opportunities for health promotion and health education to enable patients to maximise their potential in terms of health and social well‑being.
* Use motivational interviewing and negotiation skills where appropriate and make referrals to behaviour change support services such as Stop Smoking and Weight Management programmes.
Qualifications
Applicants should be qualified podiatrists, either experienced or newly qualified, and able to work within a competency framework and preceptorship programme. Relevant clinical experience in podiatry, wound care, biomechanical work, and higher‑level autonomous assessment and treatment is required.
Work Arrangements
We encourage flexible working. Working patterns may include term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Applicants should state their request clearly on their application form and discuss these options at interview.
Application
For more information please visit the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust website. This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.
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