Job summary
Gloucestershire Podiatry Services provides high quality expert advice and specialist treatment for conditions affecting the lower limb and foot, aimed at improving independence, mobility and well-being for the population of Gloucestershire.
The Legacy Mentor role is an experienced health care professional in the mid- late stages of their career. They will provide support to early career podiatrists and those transitioning into new clinical roles by imparting knowledge, skills and experience through coaching, mentoring and supporting them in the early stages of their newly chosen career. They will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about the profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others, facilitating career conversations to support retention and reduce attrition. We can all reflect on the importance of mentors and role models in our own careers, and this is an opportunity to have that kind of influence on the incoming and transitioning generation as they set out on a career in health and care.
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for:
To help facilitate a positive working environment for those early and transitioning AHP's, providing support where possible through coaching and mentoring
Coach newly qualified clinical professionals and/or students on placement to enhance their knowledge and skills
Provide clinical expertise on a range of projects, supporting best practice and enhancing the learning environment for all
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and establish strong relationships with early career professionals to support them in their work environment
Work in collaboration with preceptorship support team (where applicable), to ensure streamlined and effective practices are adopted
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.
Work with members of the team to develop and implement project data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data
Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to project teams, sponsors and a range of internal and external staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and establish strong relationships with early career professionals to support them in their work environment
Work in collaboration with preceptorship support team (where applicable), to ensure streamlined and effective practices are adopted
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.
Work with members of the team to develop and implement project data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data
Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to project teams, sponsors and a range of internal and external staff.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- Recognised Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS Placements
- Evicence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of reflective models
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- Recognised Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS Placements
- Evicence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of reflective models
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.
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.
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).
