Podiatry Clinical Lead

Podiatry Clinical Lead – PAN TRADE We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Podiatrist to join our friendly and supportive team as Clinical Lead. If you have a passion for managing the high‑risk foot and possess specialist expertise in wound management, diabetes care, and vascular assessments and treatments, we would love to hear from you. Job Details Main area: Podiatry Clinical Lead Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time Flexible working Compressed hours 18.75 hours per week Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 10/12/2025 23:59 Interview date: 06/01/2026 Job reference: 373-NBH0846 Site: Fountains Health Centre Town: Chester Main Duties In this pivotal role you will: Offer expert clinical advice to colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Run your own clinics and provide high‑quality, safe care to patients. Guide and supervise the team, sharing specialist knowledge and supporting clinical development. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary foot team at the local hospital to expand clinical experience. Participate in clinical audits, provide leadership in evidence‑based practice, and facilitate staff change management. Working for Our Organisation Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services to over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care. We have 73 sites across the region and hold an Outstanding rating for Caring from the Care Quality Commission. CWP is a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and holds the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of accessing our services. Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential) BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable) A postgraduate module at masters level in Diabetes or Wound Care Leadership qualification Knowledge and Expertise (Essential) General knowledge in all podiatric specialities and medical conditions affecting foot health Demonstrable effective clinical leadership and understanding of Leadership Theories Excellent communication skills across staff, patients, carers, GPs, presentations, and written reports Ability to challenge current practices and implement evidence‑based recommendations Knowledge and application of local and national policy direction relevant to practice Proven experience of clinical audit and facilitation of staff audit work Empowering staff to manage change and support clinical development and innovation Evidence of sound IT skills and ability to interpret research for practice improvement Experience (Essential) Successfully managed a project demonstrating communication and implementation of change Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice Proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda Supervision of other staff and students, including clinical supervision of specialists Applicant Requirements You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Disclosure and Barring Service checks may be required. Contact Details Name: Emma Gallagher Job title: Podiatry Team Leader Email address: Telephone number: 01244397232 Additional Information: If you consider yourself neurodivergent and need help to complete your application, please contact or telephone 01244 393100. #J-18808-Ljbffr