HCPC qualified podiatrist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a senior podiatrist to provide clinical leadership across Community Podiatry Services. The role involves managing a team of specialist podiatrists, mentoring newly qualified members, and contributing to service development. A strong communicator with HCPC qualifications and clinical expertise is essential. The position offers career progression, NHS discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27-33 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical teams is essential.
• Must be capable of independently visiting patients' homes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction.
• Develop and implement clinical standard operating procedures.
• Mentor newly qualified clinicians and students.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication

Team management

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC qualification

Job description

Overview

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 team members 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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and strategic direction for all employees of OHFT Podiatry Service, deputising for the Podiatry operational lead as required, developing and implementing clinical standard operating procedures based on evidence‑based practice, and leading and coordinating clinical skills development for the service. You will design new models of care and clinical governance, deliver podiatry services as determined by Service Level Agreements and contracts, produce reports and audits to monitor progress, and ensure a high quality, accessible and timely evidence‑based clinical pathway for patients. You will support the local community podiatry team with high‑risk/wound clinics, lead the training of Apprentice Podiatrists, Podiatry assistants and mentor newly qualified clinicians as well as students on placement. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently, organised and confident. The post holder will also be required to visit patients’ homes, attend meetings or training across the wider county. Own car is essential.

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

Equality and Diversity

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an Equal Opportunities employer. We work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve. All employees are committed to demonstrating through our core values – safe, caring and excellent – and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.