Job summary
Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are keen to begin an exciting career in Podiatry. As a podiatry assistant you will be undertaking specific support work to aid in the podiatry treatment of clients. To work as directed by the podiatrist, reporting back on client progress, and informing the podiatrist of any problems. Assisting the Podiatrists with complex cases that requires two people to treat in both a clinical acute and community setting. The post holder will be delegated a wider range of tasks to assist the team in day to day clinical and administration tasks.
You will be required to work in our acute hospital sites as well as our community clinics in the wider community health services. Car driver is therefore essential. Your work will involve working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Podiatry team.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be delegated a wider range of tasks to assist the team in day to day clinical and administration tasks
- They will have more responsibility than level 2 Support worker and may have a caseload that have already been seen by an AHP
- To undertake specific support work to aid in the podiatry treatment of clients
- To maintain good working order of equipment.
- To assist the Podiatrists with complex cases that requires two people to treat in both a clinical acute and community setting.
To work as directed by the podiatrist, reporting back on client progress, and informing the podiatrist of any problems.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
Desirable
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating respect, kindness, and empathy at all times
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
Desirable
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating respect, kindness, and empathy at all times
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
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).
