The Role
Are you an experienced and passionate podiatrist ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Podiatry with strong evidence of Masters level working to support the strategic and operational leadership of our innovative and person-centred podiatry service.
You will work closely with the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across a range of clinical settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape service development, mentor staff, and contribute to improving the mobility, independence, and quality of life of our patients.
The post is a 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity which will stretch and develop your leadership and communication skills.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Registered Podiatrist with valid HCPC registration
Working knowledge of basic IT and relevant systems e.g Trakcare, Sci Diabetes
Educated to or evidence of operating at Masters level
Able to demonstrate knowledge and practice of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent
Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development
Professional, leadership and managerial experience within profession or area of clinical expertise that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
Experience of assessing learning and training needs and a proven track record of developing teams/service
Experience of resource management e.g financial, human, capital
Experience in service planning, project management and performance monitoring/reporting
Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of data
Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards relevant to podiatry and the wider AHP professions
Proven track record in sound and effective leadership. Ability to think strategically, corporately, and act as a team player and role model for NHS Scotland values
Proven track record in developing innovative solutions to meet organisational objectives and motivating staff to affect change
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
Diploma or degree in Podiatry
Post-graduate management/leadership course
Quality Improvement course
Current CPD portfolio relevant to the post
Extensive NHS experience working in the profession
Demonstrable NHS experience working in a leadership role
Experience of leading teams
Evidence of leading projects
Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings i.e. community, acute
Working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and protocols relevant in NHS Lanarkshire e.g, infection control, decontamination, health and safety and human resources
Broad knowledge of specialist services in podiatry
Postgraduate level expertise in one or more specialist areas
Behaviours in alignment with the organisational values
Operate using a Compassionate Leadership approach
Personal and professional integrity and effective management skills
Ability to manage and implement control measures around clinical, financial and service risks
Ability to maintain a safe, person-centred clinically evidenced based service
Ability to identify and manage risks
Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate under pressure
Leadership skills to enable the supervision/mentoring of other staff
Ability to interpret service data
Ability to set up and lead improvement projects
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Coathill Hospital
The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Claire James, Head of Profession - Podiatry on claire.james@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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