Specialist Podiatrist MSK- Podiatry Team Lead

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greenhill is seeking a Lead Specialist Podiatrist MSK to oversee podiatry services. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring high standards of patient care while managing a clinical caseload. Applicants should be innovative and compassionate, embodying the commitment to inclusive workforce culture. Competitive benefits include flexible working options, training, and a car lease scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Car lease scheme

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership roles.
• Ability to demonstrate skills through active clinical practice.
• Understanding of integrated care and community health services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the podiatry service.
• Collaborate with leadership to meet performance indicators.
• Supervise and support colleagues effectively.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of at least 60%.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical practice

Job description

Central London Community Heath NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Brent Adult and Children's Community services. We are now seeking a Band 7 Lead Specialist Podiatrist MSK.

The Podiatry Service within the Outer North West Division is introducing new ways of working, with transformation plans to further embed into the neighbourhood structure with a focus on population health. You will provide day-to-day leadership to the team of Podiatrists in a supported environment and within a dynamic team.

Providing clinical care alongside your leadership portfolio, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable. You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established Clinical Service Unit that is aligning with the new direction of the Integrated Care Boards and the neighbourhood structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the operational management and day to day running of the podiatry service within an identified locality within the ICB.
• Work jointly with the podiatry leadership team in ensuring the service meets trust and commissioner set key performance indicators and standards.
• Support and supervise colleagues and team members as an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice.
• Ensure the efficient and cost-effective processes and ways of working are in place.
• Oversee the line management and coordination of supervision and rotations to ensure these are being undertaken appropriately.
• Carry at least a 60% clinical caseload and will be supported with a job plan.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care.

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

What We Offer:

• 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.

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like working for us on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk.