Job summary
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. This is a developmental post where you will undertake a program of training facilitated by the Royal College of Podiatry which over a 2-year period. On completion of this program, you will be eligible to be upgraded to a Band 3.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 fulfill the requirements of this role.
Enhanced DBS Certificate will be required
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a locality podiatry team whilst undertaking the accredited Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists training programme.
- 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 is a 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:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- 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:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust 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 committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust 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 committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
- IT training
- Manual handling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
- IT training
- Manual handling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
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).
