Job Title: Specialist Wound care Podiatrist
Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Halifax, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Provide specialist podiatry wound care across community centres, patients’ homes and acute hospital settings.

• Assess patients, diagnose conditions and develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment plans.

• Provide specialist clinical advice and coordinate referrals and care pathways with other healthcare services.

• Manage a specialist wound care caseload independently and maintain accurate clinical records.

• Support safe and timely patient discharge and transfer of care.

• Contribute to best practices, clinical protocols and service improvement in foot and lower-limb wound care.

• Train and educate healthcare professionals, social care staff and medical personnel.

• Support the Team Leader in daily podiatry service management and advise the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Requirements

Essential

• Relevant degree or diploma in podiatry.

• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

• Evidence of postgraduate training.

• Specialist knowledge and experience in foot and lower-limb wound care, including off-loading techniques.

• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, clinical governance, safeguarding and national healthcare initiatives.

• Ability to contribute to evidence-based clinical protocols.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, organisation and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.

• Positive attitude, self-motivation and willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body.

• Master’s-level study or equivalent.

• Accredited postgraduate training relevant to the role.

• Previous experience working at NHS Band 6 level.

• Experience handling, resolving or investigating complaints.

Benefits and Other Information

• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other candidates.

• Registration: Current UK professional registration is mandatory.

• Background checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

• Overseas applicants: Criminal record certificates may be required from countries where applicants have lived for the specified periods.

• Closing date: 3 November 2026.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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