# Specialist Podiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-podiatrist/993d0b74-1c82-4467-9c37-6a9164b738a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-podiatrist/993d0b74-1c82-4467-9c37-6a9164b738a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 15.75 hours per week (Working 4 morning a week Monday-Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T13:30:26.455Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Podiatry/Podiatry-v8039304 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8039304?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview **Subject to job matching** We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist run a Podiatry Service within the hospital sites on a fixed term basis. The East Cheshire Podiatry Service is currently a community service and we are looking to extend the service into the hospital site. The successful candidate will sit within the East Cheshire NHS Trust Tissue Viability Service based at the hospital and have links and professional leadership from the the commmunity podiatry team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the development a new podiatry service within the Macclesfield District General Hospital and Aston ward. The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development. You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential. NHS Podiatry experience is essential. Hours per week: 15.75 ### Main duties of the job To act as a Podiatrist Clinical Specialist in the hospital setting, To undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients. To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of an inpatient service and identified service development initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to lead junior colleagues - Advanced communication and listening skills - Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels - Ability to prioritise workload - Ability to work autonomously and as part of team - Ability to work under pressure - Proactive, takes own initiative - IT skills ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration knowledge in wound care evidenced by CPD - Knowledge of NHS guidelines & recommendations in wound care - Awareness of the national and local priorities in wound care - Post registration experience which is relevant to specialist area - Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research. **Desirable** - Knowledge of the trust values & objectives ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration - Relevant professional degree / diploma - Relevant Post graduate experience in complex wound care **Desirable** - Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level ### Further Details **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details ### Other requirements **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question. ### Specific Job Requirements **Essential** - Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327710) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack (pdf, 876.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327709) - [job description & person specification (doc, 1010.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713345) ## 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.