Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the CPFT Podiatry Service. The base and locality are flexible to applicant, our core bases: Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon; Doddington Community Hospital, March; Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely; North Cambs. Hospital, Wisbech; City Care Centre, Peterborough; Chesterton Medical Centre, Cambridge.
Base location for these roles will be East Cambs & Fenland, Huntingdon or Cambridge
The post-holder will work predominantly in their locality but will be required to support the county wide service as needed.
The position is varied in nature working alongside our different Specialist and Advanced Podiatrists in a variety of clinic settings, alongside independent clinics. The candidate will be supported to complete an internal competency programme to develop their skills and knowledge in each area of their role.
This post is open to qualified footcare assistants and current Podiatric Assistant Practitioners or to those new to the field.
Where a candidate is not already qualified for this position, we can offer the post as a Band 3 training position and will support you through the training competencies. On successful completion of the competencies you will then be promoted to Band 4.
Due to the nature of the role being within community healthcare the applicant must have access to a car and be able to drive for work.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team, the post holder will provide a range of duties including the management of a caseload providing nail care and foot care treatment and education in community clinics to a wide range of patients identified by Podiatrists as suitable.
Providing clinical assistance to the Advanced Podiatrists for patients with active diabetic foot problems including redressing and applications of casts under supervision from the Advanced Podiatrists.
Providing clinical assistance and administrative support to the Specialist Podiatrists in nail surgery clinics and triage clinics. Assisting with stock management and stock ordering. Undertaking administrative tasks as required to support patient care and service delivery.
The post holder will be mentored by a Podiatrist through the completion of internal competencies that cover all aspects of the job role, including; footcare, debridement, wound management, casting, nail surgery assisting, triage.
The post holder will work both in support roles and independently in a range of clinic types; Nail Surgery Assisting, Feet Focus footcare clinics, Triage clinic, Casting clinic, Assistant Practitioner Wound Clinics. These clinics are held in specialist hubs across the county and the Assistant will need to travel regularly to support these clinics. Travel mileage expenses outside of base can be claimed to support this travel.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Must have a recognised Podiatry Assistant Certificate / qualification or in Foot Care (Must be attained within 12 months) and/or Formal technical qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Equivalent skills acquired through work experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a therapy assistant role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting with regular patient contact
- Experience of managing a caseload following care plan
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of Wound care treatment planning and management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written manner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a manner that promotes independence of the patient
- Flexible and responsible approach to working hours and practises
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical senses
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT and administration skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to safely move and handle patients and equipment on a frequent basis
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Must have a recognised Podiatry Assistant Certificate / qualification or in Foot Care (Must be attained within 12 months) and/or Formal technical qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Equivalent skills acquired through work experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a therapy assistant role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting with regular patient contact
- Experience of managing a caseload following care plan
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of Wound care treatment planning and management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written manner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a manner that promotes independence of the patient
- Flexible and responsible approach to working hours and practises
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical senses
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT and administration skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to safely move and handle patients and equipment on a frequent basis
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
