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Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Due to retiral there is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Podiatry Service Manager for East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
The post holder is responsible and accountable for the delivery of Podiatry Services within East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and will provide strategic management, clinical and professional leadership and development for members of NHS Ayrshire and Arran Podiatry workforce.
You will identify and undertake a portfolio of responsibilities which will optimise the Podiatry contribution to the formulation and delivery of NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s corporate objectives and in so doing enable the profession to:
• Fully engage in improving the health of the Ayrshire and Arran population
• Deliver excellence in health and social care by supporting best practice and evidence based Podiatry Services
• Support the development of best practice in multi-professional teams
The key components of the post are:
• Providing expert advice, support, direction and leadership in relation to podiatry clinical practice and professional development, to all podiatry staff and to the NHS Board, Healthcare Directors, Health Care Managers and all other relevant staff in relation to Podiatry Services.
• Being accountable for the delivery of single system, Podiatry Service, including the management of financial and physical resources, performance, policy development, service review, staff and service development including partnership working with appropriate agencies.
• Leading on a number of AHP change initiatives and hold a number of AHP responsibilities within their portfolio.
You will be based within East Ayrshire HSCP and on occasions be expected to work across all three NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health & Social Care Partnerships.
You will have HCPC registration and possess a B.Sc. in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent. You should have evidence of relevant post-graduate education and development to Masters Level, particularly in leadership and management. You should also demonstrate evidence of quality improvement, research and audit activity.
Hours up to 37.5 per week
Informal enquiries to:
Lianne McInally AHP Senior Manager East HSCP Tel: 07866061584 OR email lianne.mcinally2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.