Podiatry Operational Lead
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 3EW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9150-25-0857 |
Summary
Provide operational and clinical leadership for the recently integrated Community Podiatry and Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) Podiatry Service supporting communities across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Ensure effective governance and safe clinical practice across the service. Be accountable for the direct delivery of patient care within a defined clinical area. Work with Professional Leads to ensure staff are clinically competent and services are effective, safe, and patient-centred. Lead service delivery and manage daily operations, including monitoring demand and capacity. Line manage staff in accordance with SCFT policies, including recruitment, absence management, and performance. Manage a delegated budget and contribute to annual business planning. Support the implementation of Trust transformation programmes and the SCFT Clinical Strategy. Promote interdisciplinary working and skill-sharing across professions and bandings. Implement and monitor competency frameworks to support workforce development. Provide specialist clinical advice for complex cases and maintain a personal caseload. Lead on audit and contribute to research to inform service development. Represent the service at senior management meetings, leadership forums, and transformation events. Ensure effective communication systems are in place across the team. Manage complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy, ensuring learning is shared. Support podiatry student placements and supervise clinical staff involved in training. Provide performance data to inform service planning, workforce development, and KPI delivery. Act as a professional role model and uphold Trust values at all times.