Job summary
Specialist/ band 6 Podiatrist required to join our team of dedicated Podiatrists and Podiatry apprentices

This role is for you if you enjoy doing your best for patients and want to be part of developing the CCICP Podiatry workforce of the future

Main duties of the job
To act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients. To undertake work in a minimum of one specialist area to include wound care, nail surgery or biomechanics.

To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.

To support the education and development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Apprentices and external Podiatry students on placement.

About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 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: 412-COMM-8381807

Job responsibilities

• To work autonomously and manage a complex caseload
• To deliver specialist podiatry services across a range of settings including community clinics and patients' homes.
• To provide person-centred care that respects patients' individual values, cultural and religious beliefs.
• To use advanced communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment programmes sensitively, considering the needs of patients and carers.
• To obtain valid consent for assessment and treatment, applying the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate, and overcoming communication, cognitive and sensory barriers.
• To undertake specialist assessment, apply clinical reasoning and develop evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients.
• To deliver and evaluate specialist individual programmes for patients with complex needs, reviewing progress and adapting treatment plans to achieve agreed goals.
• To provide appropriate verbal and written information to patients, carers and other relevant agencies.
• To maintain effective working relationships with healthcare, social care and other partner organisations to support integrated patient care.
• To contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through participation in ward rounds, case conferences and team meetings.
• To maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.
• To support safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with patients, carers and partner agencies.
• To ensure the safe and effective use of clinical equipment, including providing training and support to staff, patients and carers as required.
• To identify, recommend and facilitate the provision of equipment and adaptations, ensuring compliance with relevant ordering, tracking, stock control and maintenance procedures.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• HCPC registered Podiatrist

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dene Drive, Mallard Way, Winsford, CW7 1AT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Podiatry Team Manager Rachael Davenport, rachael.davenport@mcht.nhs.uk, 07787144818

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