Job summary
CSH is looking for motivated and caring Band 3 Podiatry Assistants to support our Podiatry team in delivering high-quality foot health care across community, clinic and hospital settings. You will assist with routine clinical tasks, patient preparation, basic foot care, equipment setup, and maintaining safe, clean clinical environments. The role also includes administrative duties such as updating patient records, supporting the appointment process, stock ordering and contributing to audits and service improvement.
You will work under the supervision of registered Podiatrists and provide compassionate patient-centred support. Full training and supervision will be provided.
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is passionate about patient care and is looking to develop skills within the Podiatry profession.
UK Visa and
Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship
for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in
the UK.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
To assist podiatrists to carry out footcare and health promotion activities to maintain or improve health, independence and quality of life.
Undertake delegated clinical tasks such as basic nail care, skin care and wound care preparation within scope of practice.
Organise and assist in nail surgery, including clerical duties and monitoring of patients during the procedures.
Prepare clinical rooms, equipment and materials in line with infection prevention and control standards.
Monitor and restock consumables and maintain cleanliness of clinical areas.
Undertake home visiting of patients assessed as suitable by the podiatrist.
To work towards achieving the goals and objectives of CSH Surrey.
Assist with appointment booking, patient records and data entry using electronic clinical systems.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with trust policies and professional standards.
Work collaboratively with the Podiatry team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
Attend mandatory training and engage with ongoing learning to expand knowledge skills relevant to the role.
Please refer to the Job description for a more detailed list.
About us
CSH
Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community
services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive
the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
To work as an integral member of the podiatry
team, providing a high standard of foot care to a pre-assessed caseload of
patients.
Provide and promote holistic
patient/person-centred care and support, demonstrating duty of care and
safeguarding of individuals.
To assist podiatrists to carry out foot care and
health promotion activities, to maintain or improve health, independence and
quality of life. This requires a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatric
practice to know when to refer patients and successfully manage own caseload.
Take a detailed patient history
Follow a stepwise and holistic approach to
patient assessment
Communicate clinical findings accurately and
reliably to patients, carers, and health care professionals, using structured
protocols and maintain accurate records
Appropriately, refer patients to members of the
wider healthcare team to maximise outcomes for patients
Organise and assist in nail surgery, including clerical
duties such as pre and post op organisation of nail surgery.
Assist in wound care clinics, including clerical
duties and changing dressings, pre-agreed by the supervising podiatrist.
To undertake home visiting of patients assessed
suitable by the podiatrist.
To undertake defined administrative
responsibilities e.g. stock ordering for the department, orthotics, ordering
and dispatch, collating audit data.
Demonstrate competence in a range of relevant
technical and administrative procedures relevant to their role boundaries and
scope of practice.
Maintain a safe clinical environment in clinical
and domiciliary settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
To work as an integral member of the podiatry
team, providing a high standard of foot care to a pre-assessed caseload of
patients.
Provide and promote holistic
patient/person-centred care and support, demonstrating duty of care and
safeguarding of individuals.
To assist podiatrists to carry out foot care and
health promotion activities, to maintain or improve health, independence and
quality of life. This requires a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatric
practice to know when to refer patients and successfully manage own caseload.
Take a detailed patient history
Follow a stepwise and holistic approach to
patient assessment
Communicate clinical findings accurately and
reliably to patients, carers, and health care professionals, using structured
protocols and maintain accurate records
Appropriately, refer patients to members of the
wider healthcare team to maximise outcomes for patients
Organise and assist in nail surgery, including clerical
duties such as pre and post op organisation of nail surgery.
Assist in wound care clinics, including clerical
duties and changing dressings, pre-agreed by the supervising podiatrist.
To undertake home visiting of patients assessed
suitable by the podiatrist.
To undertake defined administrative
responsibilities e.g. stock ordering for the department, orthotics, ordering
and dispatch, collating audit data.
Demonstrate competence in a range of relevant
technical and administrative procedures relevant to their role boundaries and
scope of practice.
Maintain a safe clinical environment in clinical
and domiciliary settings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical aspects of the role.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to perform fine motor skills - intricate work requiring precision hand-eye coordination.
- Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and developmental needs.
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.
- Self motivated.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSE's to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2- Maths and English will also be considered.
- Level 3 study, for example one of the below:
- - 3 A Levels (grades BBC)
- - Level 3 BTEC (Grades DMM)
- - Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits
- - Level 3 apprenticeship
- Car Driver (Full Licence)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical aspects of the role.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to perform fine motor skills - intricate work requiring precision hand-eye coordination.
- Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and developmental needs.
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.
- Self motivated.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSE's to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2- Maths and English will also be considered.
- Level 3 study, for example one of the below:
- - 3 A Levels (grades BBC)
- - Level 3 BTEC (Grades DMM)
- - Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits
- - Level 3 apprenticeship
- Car Driver (Full Licence)
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.
