Job summary We are currently welcoming applications for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered podiatrist with post-graduate clinical experience. The post holder will be able to provide high quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications. This role is ideal for an individual who is keen to progress in their career with the support of the existing clinical specialists and leadership team. Main duties of the job The post holder will have regular clinical supervision and will demonstrate an element of clinical leadership by leading supervision sessions with other members of the team and students. The post holder will also cover a variety of specialist clinics, including nail surgery and wound care. They will also manage their own domiciliary caseload. We are a high risk Podiatry team and this role will be an opportunity to support development of pathways in vascular assessment to include developing referrals onward into secondary care. We are keen to support someone who can demonstrate the values of CWP and assist in development of their clinical skills in practice. It is worth noting that we cover a large geographical area across the Western Cheshire footprint, so ability to travel across the area is essential. If you would like any further information or the opportunity to come and see our sites or look around, please do not hesitate to contact us - we would very much welcome your interest in our service. About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 373-NBH0754 Job locations Fountains Health Centre Delamere Street Chester CH1 4DS Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Robust evidence of a high level of skills and post graduate education, training and development in the field of diabetes, off-loading and casting. The post requires the specialist to attain the Independent Prescribers qualification. Desirable Post graduate qualification (master's level) Independent prescribing qualification. Practice Educator's qualification Training in Motivational Interviewing. Knowledge and Expertise Essential Specialist clinical theory and application to practice in diabetes, offloading and casting. National and local guidelines and protocols in diabetes, off-loading and casting. National Outcome Framework Current and national legislation for Podiatry. CWP's aims and objectives in relation to the Podiatry Service. Understanding of multidisciplinary and integrated working. Leadership skills Computer literacy Desirable Training, presentation and facilitation skills. Audit, research and development and projects. Experience Essential Working under pressure and knowing how to prioritise. Providing the full scope of Podiatry services. Having worked in a diabetes specialist area. Supervising and educating. Continued professional development. Introducing new and innovative interventions. Desirable Involvement in providing a preceptorship. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Robust evidence of a high level of skills and post graduate education, training and development in the field of diabetes, off-loading and casting. The post requires the specialist to attain the Independent Prescribers qualification. Desirable Post graduate qualification (master's level) Independent prescribing qualification. Practice Educator's qualification Training in Motivational Interviewing. Knowledge and Expertise Essential Specialist clinical theory and application to practice in diabetes, offloading and casting. National and local guidelines and protocols in diabetes, off-loading and casting. National Outcome Framework Current and national legislation for Podiatry. CWP's aims and objectives in relation to the Podiatry Service. Understanding of multidisciplinary and integrated working. Leadership skills Computer literacy Desirable Training, presentation and facilitation skills. Audit, research and development and projects. Experience Essential Working under pressure and knowing how to prioritise. Providing the full scope of Podiatry services. Having worked in a diabetes specialist area. Supervising and educating. Continued professional development. Introducing new and innovative interventions. Desirable Involvement in providing a preceptorship. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Fountains Health Centre Delamere Street Chester CH1 4DS Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)