Job summary
This is a wonderful opportunity for a clinical specialist podiatrist to join the award winning CLCH Practice Development Allied Health Professional team. We are looking for a podiatrist who has a passion for developing both the registered and non-registered podiatry workforce through embedding quality improvement in practice.
The Practice Development roles focus on the four pillars of practice - clinical, education, leadership and research.
Ideally, the candidate we are looking for would have experience in adult and children's podiatry community pathways of care.
CLCH has a robust professional and clinical leadership structure to support the role. The post holder will be part of practice development AHP and nursing community,
Supervised by the AHP Practice Educator Lead
Professionally supported by the Strategic AHP Leadership Team
Based at the CLCH Academy in Central London
Be highly visible and work Trust-wide where podiatry services are offered in all the clinical divisions
Encouraged to develop and optimise their clinical expertise promoting education and learning opportunities for the podiatry workforce at CLCH
We welcome applications from Clinical Podiatrists and highly recommend an informal visit and conversation with Denise Meredith, AHP Practice Educator Lead to discuss the role in more detail'
Main duties of the job
Ensuring quality and range of learning and development opportunities for all bands of clinical staff within the registered and non-podiatry workforce to ensure safe and effective patient care and practice.
Support and facilitate the development of podiatry clinical practice through ensuring appropriate support mechanisms with supervision, direct observations of practice competency frameworks and learning contracts are being implemented.
Develop, co-ordinate, provide and evaluate training programmes and development activities for all registered and unregistered podiatry clinical staff.
Develop strategies which enhance podiatry staff recruitment, career development workforce objectives and staff satisfaction.
Promote and role model high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise and quality improvement
Role model and facilitate a positive learning environment in the workplace where staff development is encouraged and supported.
Facilitate induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered podiatry staff within the division, profession and / or speciality
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
The salary in the advert reflects the pay increase for 2024-2025. Please be advised that this increase will not come into effect until October 2024 when any monies owed will be back paid.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Academy team, AHP Lead, Chief AHP, Professional AHPs and Clinical Leads to identify specific training needs and plan programmes to ensure staff are competent and have the right skills to undertake their roles.
To work with the Academy team, AHP Clinical Practice & Education Lead, Chief AHP, Lead AHP, clinical teams, Heads of Clinical Services (HOCS), Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies (DDNTs) as an ambassador for practice development.
To support Professional AHP Leads, DDNTs and Clinical Leads in planning, implementing, and evaluating practice changes in line with evidence and best practice.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Academy team, AHP Lead, Chief AHP, Professional AHPs and Clinical Leads to identify specific training needs and plan programmes to ensure staff are competent and have the right skills to undertake their roles.
To work with the Academy team, AHP Clinical Practice & Education Lead, Chief AHP, Lead AHP, clinical teams, Heads of Clinical Services (HOCS), Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies (DDNTs) as an ambassador for practice development.
To support Professional AHP Leads, DDNTs and Clinical Leads in planning, implementing, and evaluating practice changes in line with evidence and best practice.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCPC Podiatrist
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within community services
- Previous experience in practice development
- Experience in taking forward clinical and service change
- Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment.
- Experience of delivering on practice development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams.
- Experience of working with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of using evidence to inform best practice
- Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
- Experience of report writing and presentation
Desirable
- Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of community services
- Skills in articulating a vision to staff working at different levels
- Knowledge of practice development, quality improvement and change management.
- Knowledge of the NHS agenda of how it impacts on service delivery
- Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans.
- Ability to implement and evaluate successful change programmes.
- Leadership skills, relationship building skills and influencing skills.
- Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results.
- Integrates organisational vision and values as way of working.
- Ability to inspire and build a strong team focused on achieving results.
- Aware of the equalities and diversity agenda.
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment and to focus on opportunities to generate new ideas.
- Ability to organise and utilise resources to achieve value for money.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities.
- Ability to work in a pressure environment and keep calm in challenging situations.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
- Proficient IT Skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCPC Podiatrist
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within community services
- Previous experience in practice development
- Experience in taking forward clinical and service change
- Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment.
- Experience of delivering on practice development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams.
- Experience of working with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of using evidence to inform best practice
- Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
- Experience of report writing and presentation
Desirable
- Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of community services
- Skills in articulating a vision to staff working at different levels
- Knowledge of practice development, quality improvement and change management.
- Knowledge of the NHS agenda of how it impacts on service delivery
- Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans.
- Ability to implement and evaluate successful change programmes.
- Leadership skills, relationship building skills and influencing skills.
- Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results.
- Integrates organisational vision and values as way of working.
- Ability to inspire and build a strong team focused on achieving results.
- Aware of the equalities and diversity agenda.
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment and to focus on opportunities to generate new ideas.
- Ability to organise and utilise resources to achieve value for money.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities.
- Ability to work in a pressure environment and keep calm in challenging situations.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
- Proficient IT Skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
