Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Podiatrist (Diabetes)

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Job summary

The Podiatry Service at Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation NHS Trust (WCHC) has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered podiatrist to join our committed and friendly team.

WCHC is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation and as part of a service re-structure, you will work as part of our diabetic foot protection team providing timely interventions to our high-risk diabetic caseload including the assessment and management of complex foot ulceration.

You will also provide education and training sessions to other professionals and take responsibility for the delivery of diabetic foot screening training to practice nurses on a rolling programme.

Main duties of the job

You will have experience of managing high risk diabetic patients, preferably in an MDT setting as well as possessing post graduate studies/qualifications relevant to the role.You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with GPs, nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals, as well as providing support and clinical supervision to podiatry assistants and students working in the team.

Good IT skills are essential as the role requires working across a range of clinical systems and we will provide you with a structured induction programme, full support and on-going training.

We actively support CPD and personal development for all staff and we will provide opportunities to develop within the role. We have supported staff with various postgraduate courses and events from conferences through to postgraduate level diploma and master's level courses.

The Podiatry Service is delivered from a number of community clinics and hospital sites as well as nursing homes and domiciliary settings across Wirral, therefore you must have access to your own transport for work purposes.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Wirral has excellent transport links to North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, as well as the historic city of Chester.

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year PA Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

844-7444106

Job locations

St. Catherines Health Centre

Church Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the roles and responsibilities associated with this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the roles and responsibilities associated with this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

Podiatry degree or equivalent qualification
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a podiatrist
Post graduate qualification (level 7), College of Podiatry (COP) Foot in Diabetes Module or equivalent experience
Local Anaesthetic certificate

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Broad clinical experience gained in an NHS podiatry setting
Up to date portfolio of continued professional development

Desirable

Relevant management experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
Computer Literate
Ability to manage, train, supervise and motivate staff
Highly developed organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Have a Flexible Approach to Work
Punctuality and Reliability
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Ability to empathise with others

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

Podiatry degree or equivalent qualification
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a podiatrist
Post graduate qualification (level 7), College of Podiatry (COP) Foot in Diabetes Module or equivalent experience
Local Anaesthetic certificate

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Broad clinical experience gained in an NHS podiatry setting
Up to date portfolio of continued professional development

Desirable

Relevant management experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
Computer Literate
Ability to manage, train, supervise and motivate staff
Highly developed organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Have a Flexible Approach to Work
Punctuality and Reliability
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Ability to empathise with others

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Catherines Health Centre

Church Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Catherines Health Centre

Church Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)