# Podiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/1df88604-4259-4b35-ace2-5d7f223e465c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatrist/1df88604-4259-4b35-ace2-5d7f223e465c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:42:31.251Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Northenden/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Podiatry/Podiatry-v8023785 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023785?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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! ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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! ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Good communication skills - Ability to work to the instructions of the supervisor - Well organised, motivated and flexible - Able to liaise with others - Reliable - Interested in CPD - Willing to go the extra mile - Car owner / driver **Desirable** - Good attendance record - Driver with clean license ### Skills **Essential** - A range of all core podiatric skills - Good organisational skills - Computer literate - Articulate and able to communicate clearly (written and verbal) **Desirable** - Organisational and administrative skills - Audit knowledge ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of relevant national guidelines **Desirable** - Broad understanding of NHS workings ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of team working (or NHS placements) **Desirable** - Previous expereince of working with the public - Previous NHS employment ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry - HCPC Registration - Certificate in Local Anaethesia **Desirable** - Relevant clinical or placement experience - Member of professional body ## Documents - [func req (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310480) - [band 5 jd (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310478) - [person spec (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310479) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.