CSH is looking for motivated and caring Band 3 Podiatry Assistants to support our Podiatry team in delivering high-quality foot health care across community, clinic and hospital settings. You will assist with routine clinical tasks, patient preparation, basic foot care, equipment setup, and maintaining safe, clean clinical environments. The role also includes administrative duties such as updating patient records, supporting the appointment process, stock ordering and contributing to audits and service improvement.
You will work under the supervision of registered Podiatrists and provide compassionate patient-centred support. Full training and supervision will be provided.
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is passionate about patient care and is looking to develop skills within the Podiatry profession.
UK Visa andImmigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorshipfor these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work inthe UK.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
To assist podiatrists to carry out footcare and health promotion activities to maintain or improve health, independence and quality of life.
Undertake delegated clinical tasks such as basic nail care, skin care and wound care preparation within scope of practice.
Organise and assist in nail surgery, including clerical duties and monitoring of patients during the procedures.
Prepare clinical rooms, equipment and materials in line with infection prevention and control standards.
Monitor and restock consumables and maintain cleanliness of clinical areas.
Undertake home visiting of patients assessed as suitable by the podiatrist.
To work towards achieving the goals and objectives of CSH Surrey.
Assist with appointment booking, patient records and data entry using electronic clinical systems.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with trust policies and professional standards.
Work collaboratively with the Podiatry team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
Attend mandatory training and engage with ongoing learning to expand knowledge skills relevant to the role.
Please refer to the Job description for a more detailed list.
About us
CSHSurrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS communityservices provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receivethe Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including thecare certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access tothe Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management andleadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council calledThe Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices areheard at Board level.CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focusedindividual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying forand if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the namedindividual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the podiatryteam, providing a high standard of foot care to a pre-assessed caseload ofpatients.
Provide and promote holisticpatient/person-centred care and support, demonstrating duty of care andsafeguarding of individuals.
To assist podiatrists to carry out foot care andhealth promotion activities, to maintain or improve health, independence andquality of life. This requires a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatricpractice to know when to refer patients and successfully manage own caseload.
Take a detailed patient history
Follow a stepwise and holistic approach topatient assessment
Communicate clinical findings accurately andreliably to patients, carers, and health care professionals, using structuredprotocols and maintain accurate records
Appropriately, refer patients to members of thewider healthcare team to maximise outcomes for patients
Organise and assist in nail surgery, including clericalduties such as pre and post op organisation of nail surgery.
Assist in wound care clinics, including clericalduties and changing dressings, pre-agreed by the supervising podiatrist.
To undertake home visiting of patients assessedsuitable by the podiatrist.
To undertake defined administrativeresponsibilities e.g. stock ordering for the department, orthotics, orderingand dispatch, collating audit data.
Demonstrate competence in a range of relevanttechnical and administrative procedures relevant to their role boundaries andscope of practice.
Maintain a safe clinical environment in clinicaland domiciliary settings.
Person Specification
Experience
* Ability to carry out physical aspects of the role.
* Ability to work under pressure
* Able to perform fine motor skills - intricate work requiring precision hand-eye coordination.
* Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and developmental needs.
* Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.
* Self motivated.
* Previous experience of working in healthcare environment.
Qualifications
* Five GCSE's to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2- Maths and English will also be considered.
* Level 3 study, for example one of the below:
* - Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits
* Car Driver (Full Licence)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Podiatry Team Lead and Nail Surgery Lead
£27,106 to £28,850 a yearInclusive of 5% HCAS
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