University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Limb Practitioner
Lower Limb Practitioner
Barrow-in-FurnessOn-Site
FTCFull-Time
£39,959 - £48,117per annumFTE
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Description
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team in the role of Lower Limb Practitioner for 12 months. This post will be suitable for a nurse or podiatrist.
The clinician will take responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the complex health and well-being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. Contributing to the management of patients with complex limb and life threatening needs, the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio as well as training to the team. This role provides opportunity for developing wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills.
A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high quality, accessible and timely evidence based clinical pathway for patients.
You will work within both the community Podiatry service and in the outpatient/inpatient hospital setting at Furness General Hospital, where you will be responsible for the provision of care to the high risk lower limb.
You will provide quality, evidence based clinical interventions, take responsibility for educating and training colleagues and support the community Podiatry team. You need to be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and confidently and possess well developed organisational skills.
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, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8193588-UHMB-B
Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
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 contact details
Contact: Clinical Lead Podiatrist, Graham Holt, graham.holt@mbht.nhs.uk, 01539715225
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Alfred Barrow Health Centre, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Equal opportunities and privacy: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's privacy notice.
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team in the role of Lower Limb Practitioner for 12 months. This post will be suitable for a nurse or podiatrist.
The clinician will take responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the complex health and well-being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. Contributing to the management of patients with complex limb and life threatening needs, the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio as well as training to the team. This role provides opportunity for developing wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills.
A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high quality, accessible and timely evidence based clinical pathway for patients.
You will work within both the community Podiatry service and in the outpatient/inpatient hospital setting at Furness General Hospital, where you will be responsible for the provision of care to the high risk lower limb.
You will provide quality, evidence based clinical interventions, take responsibility for educating and training colleagues and support the community Podiatry team. You need to be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and confidently and possess well developed organisational skills.
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, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8193588-UHMB-B
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: BSc (Hons) Podiatry or Nursing
- Essential: Post Basic qualification in specialist area
- Desirable: Master's Module
Experience
- Essential: Relevant post-basic qualification experience
- Essential: Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with condition related to post
- Essential: Evidence of clinical competence in the speciality
- Desirable: Experience of and ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
- Essential: Demonstrable clinical skills within specialist area
- Essential: Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Desirable: Up to date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area care
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 contact details
Contact: Clinical Lead Podiatrist, Graham Holt, graham.holt@mbht.nhs.uk, 01539715225
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Alfred Barrow Health Centre, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Equal opportunities and privacy: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's privacy notice.
