Job summary
Podiatrists within our PCN are healthcare professionals who treat and manage a caseload of patients of all ages with lower limb conditions and foot pathologies using their expert knowledge of podiatry for specific conditions and topics.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, working in each practice and across the PCN, as well as part of a wider podiatrists network and multi-disciplinary team.
Further guidance to support this role can be found at Annex B (section B9) of the Network Contract Agreement DES Specification PCN Requirements and Entitlements 2026/27.
Main duties of the job
a. Work as part of a PCNs multi-disciplinary team to clinically assess, treat and manage a caseload of patients of all ages with lower limb conditions and foot pathologies, using their expert knowledge of podiatry for specific conditions and topics
b. Utilise and provide guidance to patients on equipment such as surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables and orthotics
c. Provide specialist treatment and support for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
d. Support patients using therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g., carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anaesthetic)
e. Deliver foot health education to patients
About us
Arno Primary Care Alliance & North Coast Alliance is made up of 16 practices covering a population of 90,000 patients. All practices use the EMIS clinical system.
Details
- Date posted: 21 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A5831-26-0004
- Job locations: Arno & North Coast Alliance PCN, Birkenhead Medical Building, 31 Laird Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8DB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Arno & North Coast PCN's Job Description document for full and comprehensive details
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Podiatrist - Part time / Self-Employed with Miriam Primary Care Group in Arno & North Coast Alliance PCN, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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