Job summary We are seeking an organised and motivated podiatrist to help support and shape the future of the service on a fixed term/secondment basis, until 31.03.2026. The post holder will work in partnership with all relevant education providers supporting apprentices, student placements, undergraduate postgraduate learners along with promoting the profession within schools colleges and the wider community. The role also involves educating stakeholders to improve the quality of referrals into the service. You must demonstrate effective leadership, communication and organisational skills; and be able to operate effectively on your own and within a team. You must be proactive with current and future service development and workforce planning reviews, analysing current capacity and identifying service gaps, looking at alternative pathways and extending scope of practice. Candidate will develop and maintain robust induction packs and clinical guides for student podiatrists and apprenticeship students and champion the profession, promoting the profession at careers events, schools and colleges The service operates Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, but a flexible approach is essential. Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main duties of the job To provide leadership in education and professional development, to develop and deliver an efficient and effective podiatry service within the framework of clinical governance. To promote, and champion all aspects of education, professional development, and clinical excellence. To have direct responsibility for student podiatrists, apprentice podiatrists and assistant practitioners working in collaboration with university leads and student mentors. To provide strong leadership in the provision of effective, high quality, podiatric learning. To lead and support audit and research projects to evaluate service delivery. To be responsible for the education, training and development of podiatry staff and students on placement. To regularly review clinical practice delivery in light of new models of care and clinical transformation programmes and to identify new ways of working, this includes the advancement of extended clinical skills in this post and others. To work with medical, nursing, AHP and other healthcare colleagues across the clinical speciality and outside of the Trust to provide optimum learning experiences. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7 Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-FCS-6827076 Job locations One Life Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough TS1 3QY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Degree in Podiatry HCPC Registration Significant post-graduation training across many specialty fields to provide expert care to patients across a range of clinical specialisms Clinical education qualification Experience Essential Experience working with complex patients Significant experience in education and clinical training of others. Teaching / placement supervision experience with evidence of ability to deliver high quality presentations. Involvement with Education providers, Universities etc. Experience of involvement in service improvement / change management Audit experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrates excellent clinical service provision relevant to post and commensurate with grade Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area & undertake advanced clinical analysis and reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of podiatry patients and apply broad standards and guidelines to own practice. Ability to manage change and conflict ensuring resolution. Ability to cope with flexible working patterns and adapt to change, capacity and demand treatment options for a range of clinical presentations. Excellent report writing skills Good working knowledge and application of all areas of Clinical Governance including Quality, Audit and Risk management. Significant experience in the development and performance management of students Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership - able to evidence ability to inspire and support others Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Degree in Podiatry HCPC Registration Significant post-graduation training across many specialty fields to provide expert care to patients across a range of clinical specialisms Clinical education qualification Experience Essential Experience working with complex patients Significant experience in education and clinical training of others. Teaching / placement supervision experience with evidence of ability to deliver high quality presentations. Involvement with Education providers, Universities etc. Experience of involvement in service improvement / change management Audit experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrates excellent clinical service provision relevant to post and commensurate with grade Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area & undertake advanced clinical analysis and reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of podiatry patients and apply broad standards and guidelines to own practice. Ability to manage change and conflict ensuring resolution. Ability to cope with flexible working patterns and adapt to change, capacity and demand treatment options for a range of clinical presentations. Excellent report writing skills Good working knowledge and application of all areas of Clinical Governance including Quality, Audit and Risk management. Significant experience in the development and performance management of students Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership - able to evidence ability to inspire and support others 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address One Life Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough TS1 3QY Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)