Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS503
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Marks Hospital
- Town
- Maidenhead
- Salary
- £23,575 per annum (Incl. HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/05/2024
Employer heading
Podiatrist Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
Podiatry Assistant – St. Marks Hospital Maidenhead
Band 2 (Band 3 -when qualified)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Do you have a caring personality, relate well to people, and enjoy working with your hands, then this could be the job for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of the podiatry team.
You will provide foot care, foot health education and individualised care programs as directed by the Podiatrist for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.
You should have a good standard of general education and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a caring role would be beneficial however on the job training will be provided to enable you to fulfil the requirements of the role.
The post holder will be based in Maidenhead and be required to travel between clinics and visit patients in their own homes therefore a driving license and own transport is essential.
Post holder will progress from Band 2 to Band 3 when competencies are successfully completed.
Enhanced DBS Certificate will be required.
For further information on the post please contact Natasha Davies on 07929 826857
Main duties of the job
About the Job
To work as part of a locality podiatry team whilst undertaking a training programme specific to foot health and Podiatry. To work as directed by the Podiatrist, in clinics, hospitals and patients homes to provide high quality clinical care.
To provide foot health education and individualised care programmes as directed by the referring Podiatrist for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. Most commonly, care will be provided for patients who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders that place the lower limbs in a compromised situation.
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Experience of working with the public
• Caring
• Car driver & possess full UK driver’s license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Natasha Davies on 0789941478 or email: natasha.davies@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable criteria
- Manual handling Training
- IT training
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Davies
- Job title
- Podiatry Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0789941478
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