Specialist Podiatrist MSK- Podiatry Team Lead | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 7 Lead Specialist Podiatrist MSK to provide leadership and clinical care within the Podiatry Service. This role involves operational management, meeting performance standards, and supporting team members. Ideal for someone with strong leadership and clinical skills, this position offers a supportive environment to thrive in. Benefits include flexible working options and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner with a comprehensive understanding of clinical practice.
• Ability to lead and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of practice.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within the clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the podiatry service.
• Work with the leadership team to meet performance indicators.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of at least 60%.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Central London Community Health 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. At the same time being willing to learn and develop within this role. 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. If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!

Responsibilities

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

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