Foot Protection Lead

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly experienced HCPC qualified podiatrist for a leadership role. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership across the Community Podiatry Services, supervising a team of specialists while promoting staff education and development. This position offers a range of benefits including career progression opportunities, generous annual leave, and various staff support initiatives. The company values excellent patient care and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation available

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• HCPC qualified podiatrist with leadership experience in community services.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical operating procedures based on evidence.
• Experience in staff education and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Podiatry Service.
• Develop and coordinate clinical skills development for the service.
• Design new models of care and produce reports on progress.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Strategic direction

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a highly experienced HCPC qualified podiatrist looking for your next leadership role? Our desired applicant will have the clinical expertise to provide senior clinical leadership across our Community Podiatry Services.

As a clinical expert, you will lead a team of specialist podiatrists, each of whom act as a clinical lead for their locality team. You will strive to support and supervise both experienced colleagues and newly qualified teammembers and contribute to overall staff education and service development. You will also link with other Health Care professionals and the Diabetic Foot care team in the acute sector.

Above all, you will be expected to provide strong leadership and direction for the service, working together to provide excellent patient care and good team dynamics.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and strategic direction for all employees of OHFT Podiatry Service. You will also be required to deputise for the Podiatry operational lead as required.

You will have an exciting opportunity to develop and implement clinical standard operating procedures based on evidence‑based practice. This includes leading and coordinating clinical skills development for the service, as well as designing new models of care and clinical governance. You will deliver podiatry services as determined by Service Level Agreements and contracts and produce reports and audits to monitor progress and achievement.

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”.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team