Podiatrist

Job overview

To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high quality podiatry service to patients referred from consultant medical staff, specialist nurses and other health professionals within Manchester Local Care organisation. Working independently but with regular supervision and mentoring.

To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for a patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management. The post holder will be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, at first with support, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.

To have individual responsibility,  and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work for patients; delegating as necessary and referring onward where more clinical expertise is required.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic podiatrist to join our progressive team in  South Manchester. The successful applicant will work in the community in a variety of settings and will undertake a full range of clinical duties. You must have good general clinical and diagnostic skills and be able to work on your own at times.

There will also be opportunities to gain experience working in specialist areas such as diabetes, MSK, Nail surgery etc. Our facilities include well-equipped surgeries and an appliance laboratory.

Car driver/owner essential

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!