Paediatric Podiatrist
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, WS11 4NJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9301-26-0220 |
Summary
MPFT is committed to providing high quality care and offers staff learning and development opportunities in order to support them in achieving this goal. Regular support and supervision from peers and senior staff is provided and encouraged. Job Purpose The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, the College of Podiatry code of conduct, and Trust policies. They will be professionally accountable for their own practice, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and external organisations to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care. Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical PracticeThe post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and care programmes for individuals, families and carers, taking a lead role in their specialist area and providing expert advice and support to others. Care plans will focus on promoting independence and safety, improving physical and mental wellbeing, managing long-term conditions, preventing health inequalities, and supporting self-management.They will apply advanced clinical judgement and professional expertise to tailor interventions to individual needs, using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal outcomes. The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills, demonstrating leadership in clinical excellence, and modelling best practice to colleagues.The post holder will provide sensitive and empathetic support when delivering difficult information, manage challenging or uncooperative behaviours, and work flexibly across professional boundaries and service environments. They will maintain accurate and timely clinical records, ensure the safe use and transportation of equipment, and oversee appropriate delegation of tasks within the team. Additionally, they will contribute to service user, carer, and professional education through advice, training, and support. Leadership and SupervisionThe post holder will provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to junior staff, students and newly qualified practitioners, promoting reflective and evidence-based practice. They will contribute to staff induction, training and professional development, identifying individual learning needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.They will assist in prioritising workloads, balancing clinical, supervisory and training demands, and ensuring efficient day-to-day service delivery. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Team Leader or Professional Lead to identify and utilise the skills and competencies of team members effectively, supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives. Performance and QualityThe post holder will collect and record statistical and audit data as required, contributing to clinical audit and quality assurance processes. They will actively support the development, implementation and evaluation of Trust policies, procedures and guidelines in line with statutory and professional standards. The role may also include responsibility for ordering stock and authorising staff expenses.