Job summary
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Podiatrist to join our friendly and supportive team as Clinical Lead. If you have a passion for managing the high-risk foot and possess specialist expertise in wound management, diabetes care, and vascular assessments and treatments, we would love to hear from you.
This post is part time 18.75 hours per week.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 16/12/2025 and the proposed interview date is 06/01/2026.
Main duties of the job
In this pivotal role, you will not only offer expert clinical advice to colleagues and other healthcare professionals but also have the chance to run your own clinics. You will play a key part in guiding and supervising the team, sharing your specialist knowledge, and providing invaluable support in delivering a high quality and safe service to our patients.
There are also opportunities to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary foot team at the local hospital, expanding both your clinical experience and professional knowledge in a truly dynamic environment.
By joining us, you will become part of a welcoming, high-risk team known for its supportive culture and eagerness to learn from one another. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere where everyone is valued.
If you have any questions or would like to visit us for an informal look around, please feel free to get in touch. We would be delighted to meet you and discuss how you could make a real difference within our team.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
Desirable
- A postgraduate module at master's level in either Diabetes or Wound Care
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Must demonstrate general level of knowledge in all Podiatric Specialities and medical conditions that impact on foot health.
- Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge and understanding and application of Leadership Theories
- Excellent communication skill: o Working with staff o Working with new patients and carers o Working with GP's o Presentations o Written Reports o
- Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
- Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
- Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge
- Required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit
- Empowering staff to manage and support change
- Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
- Evidence of sound IT skills
- Understanding and having an ability to interpret research and facilitate staff to implement evidence based practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Successfully managed a project that demonstrates an ability to communicate and implement change
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice
- Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda
- Supervision of other staff and students
- Providing clinical supervision to clinical staff including Specialists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
Desirable
- A postgraduate module at master's level in either Diabetes or Wound Care
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Must demonstrate general level of knowledge in all Podiatric Specialities and medical conditions that impact on foot health.
- Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge and understanding and application of Leadership Theories
- Excellent communication skill: o Working with staff o Working with new patients and carers o Working with GP's o Presentations o Written Reports o
- Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
- Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
- Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge
- Required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit
- Empowering staff to manage and support change
- Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
- Evidence of sound IT skills
- Understanding and having an ability to interpret research and facilitate staff to implement evidence based practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Successfully managed a project that demonstrates an ability to communicate and implement change
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice
- Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda
- Supervision of other staff and students
- Providing clinical supervision to clinical staff including Specialists
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
