Podiatry Lab Technician

Job summary

Interviews booked from 22nd August 2024.

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an individual to be based at St. Marks Hospital in Maidenhead, the post requires the individual to manufacture a range of insoles and orthotic devices including bespoke orthoses as prescribed by Podiatrists and to fit these devices should the need arise to patients. The candidate would be responsible for the day to day running of the orthotics workshop/lab including stock ordering and data collection. The post also means the individual will be responsible for maintaining equipment as per departmental policy and keep a clean, tidy and safe environment.

The successful candidates will need to have excellent communications skills, be organised and flexible and be able to demonstrate their ability to work on their own as well as in collaboration with other

Main duties of the job

• To manufacture a range of insoles and orthotic devices including semi-bespoke orthoses as prescribed by Podiatrists.
• To be responsible for the day to day running of the orthotics lab including stock monitoring, ordering and data collection.
• To maintain equipment as per departmental policy and keep a clean and tidy environment.
• To develop skill and competence in the manufacturing of insoles and orthotics as prescribed by the podiatrist.
• Modification of orthoses and other devices as per instruction by podiatrist
• The ability to troubleshoot orthotic problems and either solve them or else recognise when a patient needs to be referred to the podiatrist.
• Open communication with all staff regarding production and provision of orthotics when required.

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 including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.