Oxford Health NHS Trust

Podiatry Deputy Clinic Manager

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

This advert is for two distinct roles within the Podiatry Service.Each post will focus primarily on either:

  • Logistical support for the Podiatry Service, or
  • Patient triage and referral management.

While each role will have a designated lead area, both postholders will be expected to cross-cover and support each other as needed. Responsibilities will also include other duties as outlined in the job specification.

To provide leadership and management skills to the non-clinical workforce and to support the clinic managers and clinical workforce to enable the community Podiatry Service to meet its agreed aims and objectives of delivering a countywide caring, efficient, safe and effective working environment whilst maintaining the highest standards.

The service is mostly clinic based, with home visits for housebound patients. The postholder will work with partners providing non-emergency transport to support the flow of patients attending clinics where this is needed.

The service operates a daily triage system for patients with urgent wounds which are booked to 40-minute appointments as well as follow-up scheduled care. Many patients remain on caseloads for many years due to the nature of their vascular status and needs. Additionally, the service offers nail surgery. Referrals are mostly from general practice, but also self-referral, OCDEM and other health care professionals.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the provision of effective administrative support to the Podiatry Service teams. To ensure the service is well organised and efficiently run and to work with the Operational Manager and Clinic Managers in the development and modernisation of clinical services and administration processes.

To have a comprehensive understanding of the administration teams across Podiatry and proactively monitor and review the success and implement processes and procedures to ensure service improvement and delivery.

To contribute to the safe management of the Podiatry Service teams in Oxfordshire.

To contribute to the development of the service working with the Operational Manager, Clinic Managers, and Clinical Leads.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7303663

Job locations

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park

Oxford

OX2 8TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To manage non-clinical aspects of the Podiatry Department and Podiatry Staff.
  • To lead in the provision of an efficient, effective, and flexible comprehensive administrative support to Locality Teams.
  • Responsible for the organisation of effective clinical management systems, patient-centred practices, health and safety procedures and administrative processes.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To manage non-clinical aspects of the Podiatry Department and Podiatry Staff.
  • To lead in the provision of an efficient, effective, and flexible comprehensive administrative support to Locality Teams.
  • Responsible for the organisation of effective clinical management systems, patient-centred practices, health and safety procedures and administrative processes.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Have a good understanding of the workings of the NHS
  • Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS and Health Roster (WFMS)

Qualifiations

Essential

  • NVQ L2 in Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing and organising an admin service
  • Experience of dealing with complex and challenging situations

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate management and leadership ability
  • Be able to learn new processes and computer systems
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Have a good understanding of the workings of the NHS
  • Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS and Health Roster (WFMS)

Qualifiations

Essential

  • NVQ L2 in Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing and organising an admin service
  • Experience of dealing with complex and challenging situations

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate management and leadership ability
  • Be able to learn new processes and computer systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park

Oxford

OX2 8TA


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park

Oxford

OX2 8TA


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Podiatry Clinic Manager (West)

Zoe Proffitt

zoe.proffitt@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07353103622

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7303663

Job locations

Murray House

Jordan Hill Business Park

Oxford

OX2 8TA


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