We are looking for a passionate Head of Service to lead our Podiatry and Orthotics services. You will join an established team focused on providing an excellent Podiatry and Orthotics services for the people who access these services.

You will be the professional and operational lead, working closely with the Associate Director of Nursing and Professional Practice, Head of AHP Workforce and the Deputy Chief AHP to ensure high quality patient care and achievement of both departmental and organisational objectives.

You will have strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of the services ,be able to manage conflicting demands on their time and be able to make high pressured decisions.

Main duties of the job

Ensure performance management targets are met and delivered within prescribed budgetary limits.

Ensure that the highest possible standard of podiatry and orthotics is delivered effectively and efficiently to patients, contingent on need.

Responsible for advising Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on Podiatry service provision and actively contribute to service modernisation across Torbay and South Devon area.

Provide and oversee the professional leadership, operational management and clinical governance frameworks for these services

Provide management of The Devon Foot People income generation budget

Procurement of orthotics service, approval of ordering of specialist equipment and monitoring of stock and supplies

About us

The Podiatry Department works from 13 different locations across the South Devon Area. The department consists of approximately 49 WTE Podiatry staff. The orthotics Department works from 5 different locations and consist of 3 WTE staff. We are a forward thinking department who have patient care as the top priority. The Departments are focussed on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and using innovation to improve care, such as the use of VR headsets in nail surgery and development of a diabetic foot app.

We are an innovative, dedicated friendly team who undertake regular supervision sessions and keen to support people reach their full potential.

Why Work With Us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Degree/diploma in podiatry

Health and care registered podiatrist (HCPC)

Effective and influential communication skills

Well-developed IT skills

Previous experience of management and leadership of a team(s)

Experience of managing change

Experience of continued personal and professional development

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

Essential

• BSc(hons)/ diploma Podiatry
• Health and care registered podiatrist (HCPC)
• Management qualification(s) and/ or relevant experience
• Certificate of local anaesthetic

Desirable

• masters

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Strong leadership skills and qualities - able to inspire, encourage and motivate and lead by example
• Effective and influential communication skills
• strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to set a clear vision for staff backed by a drive for service improvement
• Well-developed IT skills
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the podiatry and orthotics service
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of statutory legislation relating to health and social care provision in the community
• Able to prepare a business case
• Knowledge of health and social services
• Flexible approach to work and ability to deal with ambiguity as change is implemented
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Ability to manage the balance between strategy and delivery to achieve transformation of services

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Castle Circus Health Centre

Abbey Road

Torquay

TQ2 5YH

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388-6670801-AHP