Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to join our caring, progressive Podiatry team in Cornwall, passionate about providing clinical excellence. As a podiatry support worker your responsibilities will vary, assisting podiatrists in clinics, mainly in specialised care such as wound management and nail surgery. The role encompasses enabling the team to provide a calm, safe and friendly environment for patients.

1 post of 30 hrs a week is available primarily at St Austell Community Hospitals but support at other sites will be required.

The successful candidate will also help promote foot health advice to patients, carers, groups and other interested parties, and participate in audits of service standards.

You will work alongside experienced podiatrists and be encouraged in your own development. We offer clinical supervision, peer review and in-house CPD, plus further training opportunities supported via an individually allocated fund. 

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Podiatry Team to provide general assistant tasks in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards. These tasks may include:

• General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns
• Wiping down of equipment used between patients
• Meet and greet
• Unpacking weekly stock orders and ensuring stock is rotated and in date
• Carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of our trained and experienced staff
• To report any concerns or issues to senior staff in charge
• To make or receive telephones calls to admin, patients, patient’s carers or GP surgeries

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health.  We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.  Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 586,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.  As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.