Job summary
Applications for this position are invited from HCPC Registered Podiatrists with the relevant experience looking for the opportunity to enhance their career in leadership within the Podiatry Profession.
The MSK Podiatry Clinical Lead post is a valued member of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Podiatry and Orthotics Services leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for MSK Podiatry Services. They will provide operational and professional leadership to their clinical team, ensuring delivery of an equitable service. Initially, service scope will be Rhondda & Taff Ely CBC and Merthyr Cynon CBC with Bridgend CBC residents transferring to us this financial year. The role will require the identification of need, evaluation of priorities and embedding performance management to ensure delivery in line with the Governance, MSK Standards, Prudent and Value Based Healthcare Principles.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Clinical Lead in Orthotics. The post holder will support the development and delivery of our service who has users who require seamless care across two professions simultaneously.
The department encourages individual development and supports professional education. The role will support opportunity to Engage with our Consultant MSK Podiatrist in Research and Development, together with supporting and encouraging CPD and advanced practice in the wider MSK team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of the CTMUHB wide Musculoskeletal service and through collaborative working with health and social care partners identify the Podiatric needs within the CTMUHB Population and plan approaches to deliver. Hold responsibility for the performance of the MSK service and workforce development, conveying strategic and operation information to the MSK workforce.
Lead on projects, clinical audit and Quality Improvement for the Musculosketeal service. Working with the Podiatric & Orthotic Services Manager to project manage the tasks and delegate accordingly to MSK Team clinicians as appropriate.
Be the public facing representative for CTMUHB Podiatry Musculoskeletal Services. Negotiating, persuading, motivating and providing information in an appropriate form to general public, partners and stakeholders as well as service users.
Providing a source of expert podiatric opinion regarding management of MSK pathology often in the presence of other complex medical needs. Work with the Consultant MSK Podiatrist to ensure the pathway Musculoskeletal Provision across CTM is aligned to the strategic agenda.
Lead on the ALN act within the Podiatry and Orthotic Services and provide quarterly reports to the DECLO and Head of Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Please see attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities of the Clinical Lead for MSK in CTM Podiatry and Orthotics department
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
BSc (Hons) in Podiatry Medicine or equivalent Diploma qualification including certificate of competency in use of local anaesthetic.
Masters Level qualification or knowledge acquired through post graduate learning in an area pertinent to the role including health service management.
Professional Registration with the HCPC.
Management and Leadership qualifications or evidenced experience.
Essential Experience
Demostratableexperience in a leadership role within a NHS organisation..
Experience in leading delivery of patient and service objectives.
Appropriate clinical experience including research and audit activity.
Evidence of clinical supervision training and delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent Diploma
- Masters level qualification or knowledge acquired though post graduate learning in the area
- Management and leadership qualification or evidenced experience.
Desirable
- educator qualification
- IP, Sonographer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demostrated experience in a leadership role within a NHS organisation
- Appropriate clinical experience including research and audit activity
- Previous involvement in Strategic Planning consistent of that of a clinical role
Desirable
- Evidence of Research Publication and lead on audit
- Experience of working with partner organisations
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Pontypridd cottage hospital
The Common
Pontypridd
CF37 4AL