About this role
Job summary
The team leader role in the podiatry service will lead in the High Risk Foot Service in Secondary Care across the two main hospital sites- Bradford Royal Infirmary and Airedale General Hospital. They will work closely with the team lead in the High Risk Foot Service in Primary Care, ensuring an MDT approach in the management of foot wounds across the locality.
They will support the Podiatry Clinical/Operational Lead , by leading the development and delivery of a podiatry service utilizing specialist clinical skills along side playing a leadership role in the line management of a team of staff within the service.
The successful candidate will facilitate and lead a wide range of quality improvements, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and clinical audit activities within their specified locality, liaising with appropriate health care professionals and working upon trust initiatives to ensure that current practices are maintained and developed in line with the modernization agendas.
Closing- 16th August 2026
Shortlisting- 17th August 2026
Interview- 25th August 2026
Main duties of the job
Day to day running of the Rapid Access Foot Ulcer Clinics.
To advise the Operational Manager on clinical issues relating to the planning and organization of Podiatry Services to patients in the High Risk Foot Service clinical area including the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Standards.
Offer highly specialist clinical advice to colleagues in specified clinical area.
Take an active role in clinical governance .e.g. audit design, and evaluation of evidence in specified clinical area.
Maintaining a safe and effective service whilst managing KPI's.
Stock and budget management.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen -We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trustrequirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of the assessment and management of clients/patients within the specialist area Clinical Governance, Audits and Quality and Safety
Desirable
In-depth knowledge and experience of working in a multicultural environment
Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registration
Desirable
Higher management training
Skills Essential
Expertise in specialist podiatric care - effective analysis and decision making in the specified clinical area
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire, Bradford
BD18 3LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)