Job Summary
We are delighted to offer a fantastic 12 month secondment opportunity to work within our Innovative Podiatry Department, Rochdale Care Organisation which is part of the Northern Care Alliance . We have a NICE compliant MDT and excellent relations with support services in the hospital, in particular Microbiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Vascular and Radiology.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Podiatrist to provide secondment cover with the ability to provide expert clinical practice in the advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment of 'high risk' patients in our integrated acute and community service.
Our Podiatry Department has a strong, enthusiastic and dedicated team of clinicians whose work ethic is exemplary. We are committed to excellent patient care and as a busy team, we see a varied and unique mix of patients who have very complex needs.
Main duties of the job
- To provide expert clinical practice in the advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients 'at risk'.
- To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To undertake a significant clinical caseload and to support other practitioners on complex cases.
- To be responsible for the day to day provision of wound care treatments for the most acutely high risk patients using highly developed specialist knowledge.
- To use knowledge of biomechanical and pathomechanical conditions to arrange for the provision and production of off-loading devices where appropriate.
- To undertake research, audit and evaluation of clinical practice in relation to the management of high risk podiatry.
- Persuade and influence a high risk and demanding client group in improving their overall health to promote wound healing.
- To liaise with primary, secondary and community care teams to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to improvement of foot pathology.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care,
appreciate and
inspire - to join our team.
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
236-RCO-P525-25
Job locations
Rochdale Care Organisation
Croft Shifa Health Centre, Belfield Rd, Rochdale
Rochdale
OL16 2UP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- oDegree in Podiatry
- oMasters level degree or equivalent training / experience
Desirable
- oLeadership qualification
- oNon-medical prescriber
- oGood Clinical Practice Training
Essential
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- oSignificant Post registration experience
- oHighly specialist knowledge of 'at risk' patient care at the highest level. Including knowledge of biomechanical and pathomechanical conditions and experience in the provision and production of offloading devices
- oExperience in audit and evaluation.
- oExperience of supervising other staff and students
Desirable
- oExperience of developing standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.
Essential
Skills and Abilities
- oLeadership skills
- oExpert clinical communication skills
- oAbility to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other health professionals, carers and patients
- oAbility to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of equality and diversity
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills
Person Specification
Essential
- oLeadership skills
- oExpert clinical communication skills
- oAbility to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other health professionals, carers and patients
- oAbility to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of equality and diversity
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Care Organisation
Croft Shifa Health Centre, Belfield Rd, Rochdale
Rochdale
OL16 2UP
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Care Organisation
Croft Shifa Health Centre, Belfield Rd, Rochdale
Rochdale
OL16 2UP
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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