Job summary
We are looking for a substantive Team Lead podiatrist with interest in MSK at Band 7 within our Podiatry department.
You will provide professional clinical leadership for a team thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatry are continually maintained and improved, particularly in the MSK service.
You will provide leadership in developing and providing a specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) podiatric service across the Torbay and South Devon Health Community within existing resources
Main duties of the job
- To manage a team of podiatrists and support staff, achieving performance management targets within prescribed budgetary limits and ensuring that the highest possible standard of podiatry is delivered effectively and efficiently to patients within Torbay and South Devon Community and within existing resources.
- To work as a confident clinical specialist, demonstrating highly specialist knowledge, skills and expertise and advising colleagues on the assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions and undertake all podiatry clinic activity.
- To support head of service in developing research and development innovations for MSK podiatry
About us
The podiatry department consists of 45 clinical staff, comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Why Work With Us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registered Podiatrist to Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Leadership or management qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Certificate of local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Ultrasound qualification
- Corticosteroid injection qualification
- Advanced gait analysis
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of NHS or departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
- Ability to lead and supervise Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners and Podiatrists
- Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
- Ability to provide health education
- Ability to explain and follow policies, systems and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to produce training packages on MSK assessments and treatment pathways for departmental staff and other health care professionals
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
- Knowledge of research skills
- Excellent time management, research and organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Performance management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registered Podiatrist to Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Leadership or management qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Certificate of local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Ultrasound qualification
- Corticosteroid injection qualification
- Advanced gait analysis
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of NHS or departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
- Ability to lead and supervise Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners and Podiatrists
- Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
- Ability to provide health education
- Ability to explain and follow policies, systems and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to produce training packages on MSK assessments and treatment pathways for departmental staff and other health care professionals
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
- Knowledge of research skills
- Excellent time management, research and organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Performance management 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.
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).
