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Job overview

Gloucestershire Podiatry Services provides high quality expert advice and specialist treatment for conditions affecting the lower limb and foot, aimed at improving independence, mobility and well-being for the population of Gloucestershire.

The Legacy Mentor role is an experienced health  care professional in the mid- late stages of their career. They will provide support to early career podiatrists and those transitioning into new clinical roles by imparting knowledge, skills and experience through coaching, mentoring and supporting them in the early stages of their newly chosen career. They will need to demonstrate empathy and patience, be passionate about the profession and be able to provide pastoral support to others, facilitating career conversations to support retention and reduce attrition.  We can all reflect on the importance of mentors and role models in our own careers, and this is an opportunity to have that kind of influence on the incoming and transitioning generation as they set out on a career in health and care.

Main duties of the job

This role is responsible for:

·       To help facilitate a positive working environment for those early and transitioning AHP’s, providing support where possible through coaching and mentoring

·       Coach newly qualified clinical professionals and/or students on placement to enhance their knowledge and skills

·       Provide clinical expertise on a range of projects, supporting best practice and enhancing the learning environment for all

Working for our organisation

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. 

The annual NHS Staff Survey  gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust.  For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%).   It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 
• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 
• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative     

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.