Job summary
Band 7 Podiatry Team Leader Part-Time (18.75hrs per week) Based at Wokingham Hospital, Wokingham
Are you a leader and great at teamwork? We need a great communicator, organiser and experienced Podiatrist to manage our Reading locality team.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements? we recommend you apply today!
Main duties of the job
- You will work closely alongside other locality team leads and have support from Podiatry Operational lead to ensure you run an effective service within your locality.
- You will be managing an excellent clinical and administrative team ranging from Bands 2 - 6.
- You will also form part of our great management team within a supportive environment and use quality improvement processes on a regular basis.
- You need to be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and team members.
- You must be highly motivated, able to work independently and show initiative in managing both the clinical caseload and contributing to staff education and service development.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist.
- Local anaesthetic certificate.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Positive attitude to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Registered with College of Podiatry
Desirable
- Evidence of comprehensive post graduate training including attendance at recent post graduate/validated courses
.Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- IT Training
- Management skills course /evidence
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Record keeping skills
- IT Proficient
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
- Report writing skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial NHS Experience working at senior level
- Experience supervising staff
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments and diabetic assessments.
- Working independently as a team member
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Line management experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Previous Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance.
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use negotiating, counselling and motivational skills.
- Positive attitude to change
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to make decisions using reliable evidence
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Registered with College of Podiatry
Desirable
- Evidence of comprehensive post graduate training including attendance at recent post graduate/validated courses
.Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- IT Training
- Management skills course /evidence
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Record keeping skills
- IT Proficient
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
- Report writing skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial NHS Experience working at senior level
- Experience supervising staff
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments and diabetic assessments.
- Working independently as a team member
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Line management experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Previous Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance.
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use negotiating, counselling and motivational skills.
- Positive attitude to change
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to make decisions using reliable evidence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
