Job summary Are you looking to develop into a leadership role? We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and leadership skills, who is able to ensure compliance within service delivery, contribute to the best health outcomes for patients and staff, and provide managerial and organisational leadership support. You will be joining our dedicated, friendly and supportive team at an exciting time of transformation, playing an active role in shaping and delivering our service vision. You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Podiatry Services in your assigned area and will work flexibly to cover other localities if needed. You will provide leadership for the clinical Podiatry team including organisational, estates and individual line management of team members, including podiatrists and clinical support workers. If this is a role that interests you, we would welcome informal discussions regarding the role and the team you would be working in. Main duties of the job You will work alongside our team leads and clinical specialists to support the delivery of community podiatry services in Somerset. As part of the role, you will contribute to ensuring a high standard of care and treatment for patients and work with members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' needs. You will play an active role in the development of services in line with the Trust's Strategy and Business Plan and will provide management supervision to clinical staff within the team as well as providing strong clinical leadership. Due to the need to travel to different locations, it is essential that the post holder has a full UK drivers licence and has access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance. The service operates 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) between 8.30am and 5.00pm, with a requirement to provide rotational cover on a Friday up to 6.00pm. The service has four hubs: West Bridgwater & Taunton South - Yeovil East Glastonbury About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a great benefits package including 27 days annual leave (pro rata) and a competitive pension scheme. We also offer fast track access to in-house MSK Physiotherapy support. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 184-OL-PU-599A Job locations Trustwide The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Job description Job responsibilities To provide leadership to the Podiatry locality team including organisational, estates and individual line management of clinical team members. To link proactively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service. To take an active role in the development of the Podiatry Service within the Trust. To ensure a high standard of Podiatry services are provided to patients referred by Consultants, GPs, A & E and other Health and Social Care Professionals. For full details, please see the job description Job description Job responsibilities To provide leadership to the Podiatry locality team including organisational, estates and individual line management of clinical team members. To link proactively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service. To take an active role in the development of the Podiatry Service within the Trust. To ensure a high standard of Podiatry services are provided to patients referred by Consultants, GPs, A & E and other Health and Social Care Professionals. For full details, please see the job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent clinical experience. Evidence of continued professional development in leadership / management. Desirable Management / Leadership qualification Experience Essential Experience of supporting and developing clinical staff Experience of change management Additional Criteria Essential Able to deliver to targets and deadlines Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiating, coaching and communication (written and verbal) skill Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent clinical experience. Evidence of continued professional development in leadership / management. Desirable Management / Leadership qualification Experience Essential Experience of supporting and developing clinical staff Experience of change management Additional Criteria Essential Able to deliver to targets and deadlines Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiating, coaching and communication (written and verbal) skill 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)