Podiatry Assistant

Job summary

To assist in the delivery of high risk specialist foot care and clinical treatment to patients of the Rotherham area and carry out a variety of admin duties. To work as a member of the integrated Specialist Podiatry team as well as Community Podiatry team. This role ideally suits an individual who enjoys a varied role with an emphasis on patient centred care. This role will involve working with a variety of patient groups in various setting both clinical and non-clinical environments as deemed suitable by the Podiatry Lead. The role will see you work with other team members but also on an individual basis to support team members and patients as required. The Post holder will assist in nail surgery, have various admin duties as well as providing treatments for patients and support our Diabetes Podiatry team with wound care. The post holder will also have the opportunity once competencies have been met to facilitate their own clinics. Podiatry assistants will experience the full scope of Podiatry dealing with a diverse group of people of various ages in a variety of settings, the need to move between different settings is vital.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical support to the podiatrist in the delivery, treatment and care to the population of Rotherham District, at various clinical and non-clinical sites, as directed by the Podiatry Service Manager, this will include assisting with wound care, nail surgery, as well as doing own clinic once competencies have been met.
• To be responsible for providing a defined range of podiatric care, conforming to the PCTs minimum standards
• Actively promote the Podiatry profession to all stakeholders.
• Check equipment as required and document to show has been checked.
• To work following instruction of the responsible Podiatrist providing care and advice with a specific remit.
• Provide a defined range of podiatric care independently.
• Booking of clinics, liaising with Podiatrists and admin staff as required.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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