Job overview

This advert is for two distinct roles within the Podiatry Service.
Each post will focus primarily on either:

• Logistical support for the Podiatry Service, or
• Patient triage and referral management.

While each role will have a designated lead area, both postholders will be expected to cross-cover and support each other as needed. Responsibilities will also include other duties as outlined in the job specification.

To provide leadership and management skills to the non-clinical workforce and to support the clinic managers and clinical workforce to enable the community Podiatry Service to meet its agreed aims and objectives of delivering a countywide caring, efficient, safe and effective working environment whilst maintaining the highest standards. 

The service is mostly clinic based, with home visits for housebound patients. The postholder will work with partners providing non-emergency transport to support the flow of patients attending clinics where this is needed.

The service operates a daily triage system for patients with urgent wounds which are booked to 40-minute appointments as well as follow-up scheduled care. Many patients remain on caseloads for many years due to the nature of their vascular status and needs. Additionally, the service offers nail surgery. Referrals are mostly from general practice, but also self-referral, OCDEM and other health care professionals.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the provision of effective administrative support to the Podiatry Service teams. To ensure the service is well organised and efficiently run and to work with the Operational Manager and Clinic Managers in the development and modernisation of clinical services and administration processes.

To have a comprehensive understanding of the administration teams across Podiatry and proactively monitor and review the success and implement processes and procedures to ensure service improvement and delivery. 

To contribute to the safe management of the Podiatry Service teams in Oxfordshire.

To contribute to the development of the service working with the Operational Manager, Clinic Managers, and Clinical Leads.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team