Job summary**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**East Cheshire Podiatry service provides routine podiatry for high risk patients and specialist services including wound care, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision, and a domiciliary service.The service is offered in variety of settings across a large geographical area, including hospital inpatients, community clinics, health centres and GP surgeries providing a range of advanced clinicalfootservices to the local population.We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist to join our East Cheshire NHS Trust Community Podiatry Service.We are looking for someone with specialist interest in Woundcare and knowledge of biomechanics.The role will include working in Care homes across East CheshireNHS experience and working in the community at Specialist Podiatrist level is essential.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.Travel is an integral part of this post and you must state on your application form how you intend to fulfil this essential requirement.Hours per Week: BANKMain duties of the jobTo act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service.To undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients.To undertake work in a minimum of one specialist area to include wound care, nail surgery or biomechanics.To support the development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Podiatry students in role as a Clinical Educator.To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.About usWhether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialHCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registrationRelevant professional degree / diplomaRelevant post graduate experience in specialist areaSkillsEssentialAbility to lead junior colleaguesAdvanced communication and listening skillsAbility to make appropriate decisions at all levelsAudit skillsAbility to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of roleAbility to work autonomously and as part of teamIT skillsExperienceEssentialProven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.Specific Job RequirementEssentialTo have a specific interest and commitment to a specialist area (woundcare, nail surgery or biomechanics) as evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) portfolio and post graduate training.Other Role RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further detailsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Cheshire NHS TrustAddressCongleton War Memorial HospitalCanal RoadCongletonCW12 3AREmployer's websitehttps://www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)