Job summary
Podiatry Assistant - St. Marks Hospital Maidenhead
Band 2 (Band 3 -when qualified) Hours: 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.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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:
1. Caring for and about you is our top priority
2. Committed to providing good quality, safe services
3. 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:
4. Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
5. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
6. Generous NHS pension scheme
7. Excellent learning and career development opportunities
8. 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
9. Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
10. Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
11. Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
12. Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
13. Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Experience of working with the public
Caring
Car driver & possess full UK drivers 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 dont hesitate to call: Natasha Davies on 0789941478 or email: wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable
14. Manual handling Training
15. IT training
16. Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
Previous Experience
Essential
17. Experience of working with the public
18. Working within teams
Desirable
19. Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
20. Good written and verbal communication skills
21. Good organisational skills
22. Record keeping skills
23. Proficient in IT
24. Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
25. Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
26. Ability to travel to multiple sites.
27. Flexible
28. Car Driver