*Internal to MPFT * - Operational Team Leader - Paediatric Podiatry

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co-ordination of designated staff, co-ordinating the day-to-day activities of the clinical area

Be responsible for monitoring sickness, annual leave, flexitime arrangements, appraisal, personal development planning and informal disciplinary matters.

To be responsible for designated staff members target setting and performance management, work with colleagues to develop and communicate the vision of patient centred care.

Work with the team to provide effective delivery of care and improve the patient journey taking responsibility ensuring high standards of record keeping are in place and records are clear and remain current.

In conjunction with the service manager ensure HCPC registration of all dietitians in your service managingresources effectively.

In partnership with others, ensure evidence-based paediatric podiatry care and advice is delivered in all areas of the service. Identify and pursue own educational and professional development ensuring skills and knowledge are maintained at the appropriate level.

Support and promote the development and implementation of podiatry services that reflect the principles of clinical governance. Support PALS and complaints policy and procedures,clinical risk management activities within sphere of responsibility. Show a good awareness of clinical competencies and scope of practice and seek advice from clinical and professional leads as appropriate.

Manage the paediatric podiatry team, exercising effectiveness and flexible budget control in order to stay within budgetary limits in conjunction with Service Manager, acting as authorised signatory for appropriate budget. Provide knowledge to the procurement processes, implementation and monitoring of all software and IT systems used by the team.

Ensure the delivery on key performance indicators and fundamental standards. Engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team. Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility. Work collaboratively with the Service Manager and AHP Professional Lead in the planning and delivery of services. Ensure that all staff policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation. Support the local implementation / development of National Strategies and to initiate change and practice development.

Communicate highly sensitive confidential information relating to patients and staff that require empathy, persuasion and reassurance. Be able to adapt communication styles depending on the audience. Develop and nurture working relationships with commissioners, partners and third parties to benefit the service development and sustainability Work with colleagues to develop and communicate the vision of patient centred care.

Make and accept referrals to and from other disciplines, departments, other NHS trusts and voluntary agencies in line with Service Specifications. Work independently, without direct supervision in a number of environments.

Act as a resource and provide appropriate management support for all clinical and non-clinical staff within the service. Demonstrate a high level of decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care, working within own scope of practice.

Working in conjunction with the others e.g. Service Manager, AHP Professional Lead, Clinical Leads, identify and support the developmental needs of podiatry practise with a view to advancing clinical practice. Act as a resource and provide appropriate support for the team within the service. Promote a supportive and developmental teaching and learning environmentsupporting clinical supervision in line with the Trusts philosophy and local strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level of education (or equivalent)
• Leadership/ management training e.g. appraisal, recruitment and selection and supervision

Desirable

• Post Reg MSc or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a community children's team
• Experience of Multidisciplinary working
• Experience of providing staff supervision and managing staff
• Evidence of supporting successful change management
• Evidence of utilising evidence-based practice
• Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines

Desirable

• oExperience of undertaking appraisal, recruitment and selection.

Skills

Essential

• knowledge and understanding of managing a community children's healthcare.
• Health and Social care legislation and guidelines/dept of health - Podiatry practice
• Effective communication skills/range of modalities/able to modify communication
• Able to present written information in a logical, concise and professional manner
• Demonstrates the ability to influence others, share ideas
• Developed teaching and assessing skills
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to mediate and problem solve

Desirable

• Demonstrates the ability to critique, interpret, utilise research info effectively

personal attributes

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of clinical/managerial supervision
• Committment to personal development
• Respectful,Honest and Trustworthy/Caring and Compassionate/Taking time to talk and listen/Working together/leading by example
• Ability to work across community settings and travel across a geographical area

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital Podiatry Suite

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY

Employer's website

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