Practice Development Podiatric Practitioner (PDPP)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative clinical opportunity awaits a Podiatrist at a forward-thinking community health trust. This role emphasizes the development of both Registered and Non-Registered Podiatrists, ensuring quality improvement in clinical practices. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership teams, facilitating training programs and supporting continuous professional development. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this role is ideal for those passionate about enhancing community health services. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

Car Lease Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Annual Travel Card Loan

Training and Development Support

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and a Master's degree in a relevant field are essential.
• Experience in community services and practice development is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and development for Podiatrists and Apprentices.
• Evaluate staff competence and align development with national priorities.

Skills

Community Podiatry

Leadership Skills

Change Management

Clinical Supervision

Training Development

Strategic Planning

Education

HCPC Registration as Podiatrist

Masters Degree in Relevant Area

Teaching Qualification

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Job summary

This is a wonderful opportunity for an innovative clinical Podiatrist to join the CLCH Academy with a passion for developing the Registered and Non-Registered Podiatry workforce by embedding quality improvement into clinical practice.

CLCH has a robust professional and clinical leadership structure to support the role. The successful post holder will report to the newly created Professional Lead in Podiatry and work closely with the AHP Strategic Leadership team and the Practice Development AHPs by providing Trust-wide support across the London Boroughs and Hertfordshire.

Ideally the candidate will have experience in Community Adult and Children's Podiatry Pathways of Care and be based at the CLCH Academy in Soho.

The Trust offers a wide range of training opportunities for clinicians and is fully committed to supporting continuous professional development of their workforce.

Main duties of the job

The Podiatry Practice Development Practitioner will work closely with the AHP Professional Lead in Podiatry and Chief AHP to implement and evaluate the continuous professional development of Registered Podiatrists, Podiatry Apprentices and non registered Podiatrists. They will work with designated divisional teams to coordinate and embed learning and development ensuring that staff are competent and capable to undertake their roles.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
• 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

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-CORP-7147809

Job locations

The Academy, Soho Centre for Health and Wellbeing

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

Job description Job responsibilities

The Podiatry Practice Development Practitioner will work with the AHP Professional Lead in Podiatry and Chief AHP to identify learning needs, plan and implement any training required and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to and informs local and national priorities.

Ensure the quality and range of learning and development opportunities for all bands of clinical staff within the Registered and Non-Registered Podiatry workforce to ensure safe and effective patient care and practice.

Support and facilitate the development of Podiatric clinical practice through ensuring appropriate support mechanisms such as clinical supervision, direct observations of practice and learning contracts.

Develop, co-ordinate, provide and evaluate training programmes and development activities for all Registered Podiatrists.

Develop strategies which enhance staff recruitment, career development, workforce objectives and staff satisfaction.

Work in close liaison with the AHP Education Lead, Practice Development AHPs, AHP Strategic Leadership team and external forums by promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise .

Lead on the CLCH AHP Summer School program to widen access and participation into AHP careers particularly with the 'at risk' professions such as podiatry.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Job description Job responsibilities

The Podiatry Practice Development Practitioner will work with the AHP Professional Lead in Podiatry and Chief AHP to identify learning needs, plan and implement any training required and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to and informs local and national priorities.

Ensure the quality and range of learning and development opportunities for all bands of clinical staff within the Registered and Non-Registered Podiatry workforce to ensure safe and effective patient care and practice.

Support and facilitate the development of Podiatric clinical practice through ensuring appropriate support mechanisms such as clinical supervision, direct observations of practice and learning contracts.

Develop, co-ordinate, provide and evaluate training programmes and development activities for all Registered Podiatrists.

Develop strategies which enhance staff recruitment, career development, workforce objectives and staff satisfaction.

Work in close liaison with the AHP Education Lead, Practice Development AHPs, AHP Strategic Leadership team and external forums by promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise .

Lead on the CLCH AHP Summer School program to widen access and participation into AHP careers particularly with the 'at risk' professions such as podiatry.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• HCPC registration as Podiatrist
• Evidence and experience of continuing personal and professional development
• Masters degree level qualification in relevant area of practice

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Experience Essential

• Significant senior experience within community services
• Previous experience in practice development
• Exprience in taking forward clinical and service change
• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment.
• Experience of delivering on 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

Skills and 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 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

• HCPC registration as Podiatrist
• Evidence and experience of continuing personal and professional development
• Masters degree level qualification in relevant area of practice

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Experience Essential

• Significant senior experience within community services
• Previous experience in practice development
• Exprience in taking forward clinical and service change
• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment.
• Experience of delivering on 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

Skills and 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 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Academy, Soho Centre for Health and Wellbeing

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Academy, Soho Centre for Health and Wellbeing

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)