Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Podiatry
- Gradd
- Band 2 development to Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 371-CHS1205
- Cyflogwr
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Podiatry
- Tref
- Reading
- Cyflog
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/04/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 30/04/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Podiatrist Assistant
Band 2 development to Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Podiatry Assistant – Tilehurst Clinic, Reading Band 2 (Band 3 -when qualified) Hours: 22.5 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. This is a developmental post where you will undertake a program of training over a 2-year period. On completion of this program, you will be eligible to be upgraded to a Band 3.
You will provide foot care, foot health education and individualized 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 this role.
The post holder will be based in Reading and will be required to travel between clinics and visit patients in their own homes therefore a driving license and own transport is essential.
Enhanced DBS Certificate will be required.
For further information on the post please contact Tim Cheshire on 07929826860
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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 pattern + Service operating hours
The post is 0.6 wte (22.5 hours)
The Team’s current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15pm but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The “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
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications/Training
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
- IT training
- Manual handling Training
Previous Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Tim Cheshire
- Teitl y swydd
- Podiatry Team Leader
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07929826860
Rhestr swyddi gyda Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau Perthynol i Iechyd neu bob sector