Practice Development Podiatric Practitioner (PDPP)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Podiatry Practice Development Practitioner will work with the AHP Professional Lead in Podiatry and Chief AHP to identify learning needs, plan and implement any training required and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to and informs local and national priorities.

Ensure the quality and range of learning and development opportunities for all bands of clinical staff within the Registered and Non-Registered Podiatry workforce to ensure safe and effective patient care and practice.

Support and facilitate the development of Podiatric clinical practice through ensuring appropriate support mechanisms such as clinical supervision, direct observations of practice and learning contracts.

Develop, co-ordinate, provide and evaluate training programmes and development activities for all Registered Podiatrists.

Develop strategies which enhance staff recruitment, career development, workforce objectives and staff satisfaction.

Work in close liaison with the AHP Education Lead, Practice Development AHPs, AHP Strategic Leadership team and external forums by promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise .

Lead on the CLCH AHP Summer School program to widen access and participation into AHP careers particularly with the 'at risk' professions such as podiatry.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as Podiatrist
• Evidence and experience of continuing personal and professional development
• Masters degree level qualification in relevant area of practice

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience within community services
• Previous experience in practice development
• Exprience in taking forward clinical and service change
• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment.
• Experience of delivering on development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams.
• Experience of working with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of using evidence to inform best practice
• Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
• Experience of report writing and presentation

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of community services
• Skills in articulating a vision to staff working at different levels
• Knowledge of practice development and change management.
• Knowledge of the NHS agenda of how it impacts on service delivery
• Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans.
• Ability to implement and evaluate successful change programmes.
• Leadership skills, relationship building skills and influencing skills.
• Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results.
• Integrates organisational vision and values as way of working.
• Ability to inspire and build a strong team focused on achieving results.
• Aware of the equalities and diversity agenda.
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and to focus on opportunities to generate new ideas.
• Ability to organise and utilise resources to achieve value for money.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities.
• Ability to work in a pressure environment and keep calm in challenging situations.
• Able to work as an effective team member.
• Proficient IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Academy, Soho Centre for Health and Wellbeing

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

Employer's website

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