Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Podiatry Team lead in Worcestershire. Are you a highly
experienced, motivated Podiatrist , committed to leading and delivering
excellent standards of patient care?
We are looking for a dynamic and
motivated person to provide excellent leadership within one of the
community podiatry teams covering
Worcester City and Malvern promoting clinical excellence across the county. You will be a compassionate, accountable
individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect
and seeks to deliver excellence in their role.
You will be a key member
of the service across Worcestershire. You should be an effective communicator with
the drive and enthusiasm to work with your team members to expand their roles.
You should be able to negotiate and collaborate effectively with senior
clinicians and other team leads and facilitate the delivery of excellent
care. You will also need to be able to
manage information to inform service development and to demonstrate achievement
of target.
As a team lead you will
demonstrate leadership skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to work
effectively in partnership with the team, other professional and agencies. You
will be able to work under pressure, manage workload and meet deadlines, have
prioritisation skills and a positive attitude and solution focussed approach to
the delivery of this role.
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
- Act as
a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
- Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Be
responsible for the leadership of the Podiatry Team within a designated
geographical area within Worcester City and Malvern.
- Contribute
with other team leaders to the development of the Podiatry service across the
county.
- Represent
the Trust on matters affecting Podiatry when linking with partner organisations
.
- Take
responsibility for a delegated budget, performance management issues,
recruitment and retention within a designated part of the service.
- Be
responsible for the supervision and appraisal of senior Podiatrists within the
team.
- Working
as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care
through assessment, development and delivery of individual intervention
programmes.
- Take
responsibility for own complex caseload within the team, working closely and
liaising with the clinical lead and Multi-Disciplinary Diabetic Foot Team.
- Undertake
clinical assessment and treatment, including management of risks.
- Manage
concerns with team members performance / absence in line with the Trust policies. Ensure
service continuity through monitoring leave and sickness and highlight issues.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure
that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained
in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
- Maintain
records in accordance with the Trust policy.
- Organise
and lead staff meetings.
- Managerial
- Supervise,
support and teach other members of the team including non- professionally
qualified staff, patients and carers.
- Contribute
to the prioritisation and allocation of referrals and caseloads for all members
of the team.
- Be
responsible for recruitment and selection within the team.
- Arrange
the organised and planned induction of new staff.
- Ensure
all members of the team have an annual appraisal, carrying out appraisals for
the senior staff.
- Participate
in actively in peer review, clinical supervision and reflective practice
sessions with colleagues.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure
that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained
in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
- Maintain
records in accordance with the Trust policy.
- Organise
and lead staff meetings.
- Managerial
- Supervise,
support and teach other members of the team including non- professionally
qualified staff, patients and carers.
- Contribute
to the prioritisation and allocation of referrals and caseloads for all members
of the team.
- Be
responsible for recruitment and selection within the team.
- Arrange
the organised and planned induction of new staff.
- Ensure
all members of the team have an annual appraisal, carrying out appraisals for
the senior staff.
- Participate
in actively in peer review, clinical supervision and reflective practice
sessions with colleagues.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Podiatry in relevant areas
- Awareness of research processes
- Knowledge of IT skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to service development.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 5 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Band 7 experience or team leader
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical leadership course.
- Clinical educators qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Podiatry in relevant areas
- Awareness of research processes
- Knowledge of IT skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to service development.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 5 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Band 7 experience or team leader
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical leadership course.
- Clinical educators qualification
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
