Podiatry Assistant

Job summary

Those who are passionate about caring for people are invited to apply.

Would you like to work for a Trust whose mission is to promote health and quality of life in partnership with people and communities?

As a member of RDaSH Podiatry Foot Protection Services you would have:

o On the job training. An annual appraisal/ personal development plan. Supportive Mentorship, Preceptorship program and essential learning required by the Trust. RDaSH engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.

o Provide a quality service, develop partnership working with other services and organisations.

o Support the podiatry staff with interventions including assessment, treatment and empowerment of patients who meet service criteria.

o Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.

oTo become part of our Team- involvement in team meetings, make valuable suggestions to influence and help make changes to service, to use innovative technology and make a real difference to patient's health.

Due to the need to travel between locations during the working day carrying equipment, it is essential that applicants are independently mobile in a suitable vehicle.

Main duties of the job

Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a qualified Podiatrist, with patients / service users under the direct /in-direct supervision of the qualified staff.

Contributes to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence based care.

To maintain accurate records in all settings electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to podiatrist in charge/case manager.

Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the professional team.

Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation/ healthcare programmes and activities.

Complete the relevant treatment and intervention in accordance with the skills map

Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required

Complete the relevant treatment and intervention in accordance with the skills map

Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q