Highly specialist Podiatrist

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated

HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist covering the West Lancashire patch on a 9‑month fixed‑term basis.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about leading high‑quality community podiatry services and supporting teams to deliver safe, effective and person‑centred care across a range of community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead the clinical podiatry service within the defined area, ensuring efficient, effective, well‑coordinated and responsive care with quality and patient experience at the centre.
• Provide visible and autonomous clinical leadership, including triage, assessment, diagnosis, and development of highly specialist programmes of care for complex patients.
• Lead and supervise the Podiatry Team, managing caseloads, performance, and training, and oversee staff and student supervision.
• Drive workforce and service innovation, manage change processes, and implement new working practices in partnership with patients, local authority, and third‑sector partners.
• Ensure financial and physical resource stewardship, including stock control, budgeting, and managing service delivery costs.
• Maintain high‑level clinical competence, including prescribing where applicable, and administer medicines in line with trust policies and NMC guidelines.
• Lead continuous professional development for own and staff, deliver training, supervise, and participate in audit, research, and evidence‑based projects.
• Uphold clinical governance, benchmarking against national standards, lead quality assurance, and manage risk minimisation.
• Communicate complex clinical information to patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring informed consent, accurate documentation, and inclusive decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine; Master’s degree, postgraduate qualification, or equivalent knowledge at Master’s level.
• Up to date HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of up‑to‑date CPD portfolio.
• Prescription training (POM‑A / LA certificate).
• Relevant short postgraduate specialist courses, assess/mentor training, and supplementary medical prescribing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritise own caseload, work flexibly across the MCFT footprint, including 7‑day working and evening clinics as required.
• Fitness to carry out duties under reasonable adjustments (DDA 1995) and manage work under pressure with frequent changes.
• Demonstrated expertise in podiatry, supervision of staff and students, change management, audit, and research.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, service development, and innovation.
• Understanding of shared decision making, relevant legislation, policies, and clinical guidelines.
• Values: continuous improvement, accountability, respect, enthusiasm, and support.
• About Mersey Care

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and beyond.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services and are committed to delivering safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient care.

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