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Job Overview
The post is for a part-time, permanent Orthotics Officer/Podiatry Assistant. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day running of the Podiatry and Surgical Appliance office, ensuring administrative tasks are met, and a quality service is delivered.
Role Responsibilities
* Providing assistance to a supervising Podiatrist/Orthotist in delivering podiatric treatment and administrative support.
* Supporting foot care and health promotion activities.
* Handling telephone and written enquiries and complaints.
* Managing urgent matters following department procedures.
* Admin support for Orthotics using Oracle to procure and track orders.
Main Duties
* Supporting administrative needs including use of Oracle procurement system and invoice administration.
* Providing basic foot care under Podiatrists' direction.
* Booking and rearranging appointments for the Surgical Appliance/Orthotic and Podiatry departments.
* Arranging patient appointments and hospital transport if needed.
* Ensuring clinics are at full capacity and processing new applications.
* Managing staff sickness/absence and rescheduling clinics accordingly.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
We provide NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties, with a wide network of hospitals, clinics, and community services. We operate a bilingual policy; applications in Welsh are welcomed and treated equally.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to submit tailored applications addressing the criteria in the Person Specification. Data processing complies with current legislation, and sponsorship is required for non-UK/non-RoI candidates.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare
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