Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 349-LCO-8072051-RL4
Job locations: Northenden Health Centre, 489 Palatine Road, Manchester, M22 4DH, United Kingdom

Job summary
We are looking for confident, adaptable and self-motivated HCPC registered Podiatrists, with excellent clinical skills, to join our team in the South Manchester Community.

The Podiatry Service in South Manchester has an excellent reputation for innovation and excellence and provides a caring, and supportive working environment for our staff. The Podiatry team work towards improving health, reducing inequality and providing the best services for a diverse population.The department provides specialist clinics in High Risk, Wound management, podopaediatrics, nail surgery and biomechanics.

South Manchester expect their Podiatrists to take a proactive approach to managing a diverse caseload of patients within our Podiatry Service, using a combination of physical skills and empowerment techniques to provide an effective partnership working with patients.

The successful candidate will require positive attitudes towards personal and professional development and must demonstrate how their experience and skills meet the criteria for this post as listed in the person specification in order for their application to be short listed.

Main duties of the job

• To plan, deliver, evaluate and modify specialist programmes of care for patients with complex medical conditions /social needs, providing advice to patients and carers in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved.
• To carry out the initial triage and assessment of patients referred to determine their acceptance into the service.
• To be responsible for providing subsequent specialist assessments to assist in the determination of the medical/clinical diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans, utilising goals agreed with the patient.
• To be actively involved in audit to ensure that treatment is evidenced based and to enable informed judgements regarding patient's care and service development to be made.
• To support the development of a culture of accountability and governance at all levels.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate study relevant to specialism
• Student Accreditation

Experience
Essential

• Appropriate relevant post grad experience working in a community setting
• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of working with clients with specialist needs
• Supervision of junior staff / students
• Clinical Audit and standard setting

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice within chosen profession
• Evidence of working with people with multiple needs
• Knowledge of issues relating to Clinical Governance
• Awareness of NICE Guidance and Care Pathways
• Communication skills verbally and in writing to address physical/ psychological and socio- economic needs
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to undertake appropriate podiatry assessments
• Able to use clinical reasoning to make relevant podiatry diagnosis and formulate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.