Job summary
Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician
Band 4
22.5 hours
Permanent
Are you someone who is passionate about helping people live healthy and active lifestyles? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician!
Whetheryou'renew to the field or have prior experience,we'recommitted to helping you grow in your career. In our laboratory, we offer a unique and exciting opportunity to gain the skills andexpertiseyou need to excel as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician. Our on-site training program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working alongside experienced technicians, learning about the use ofdifferent materialsand techniques to create top-quality podiatry appliances.
Main duties of the job
As a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing custom orthotics to patients with foot and ankle conditions. You will be responsible forcrafting and designing foot appliances andorthotics in accordancetothe prescription given to you by the treating clinician. These deviceshelp alleviate patients'pain and improve their mobility.
Stock take and ordering.
Maintaining the lab.
Dealing with enquiries, emails and orders.
By joining our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician,you'llgain invaluable experience in a dynamic and challenging field, working with a team of skilled and passionate individuals who are committed to helping patients improve their quality of life.
Soifyou'relooking for a role that offers the opportunity to grow and develop your skills, then we invite you to join our team and become a part of a growing and exciting field that is making a real difference in people's lives. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in podiatry!
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education to 'A' level standard or above or Qualification to at least Level 3 or proven competency through relevant experience in a technical, creative, or healthcare discipline. (Engineering, Design, Healthcare Certificate etc.)
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Good computer skills with working knowledge of e-mail, word, excel spreadsheets, power-point etc.
- Competent in using hand & power tools safely and to a good standard.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety matters.
- Comfortable and confident in manual working, proven manual dexterity in working with hands and good hand-eye coordination
- Able to work in a noisy and dusty environment whilst taking responsibility for minimizing the impact on the health & safety of self and others by adhering to health & safety measures.
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously to a wide range of colleagues, teams, organizations, and service users.
- Good organizational skills. Ability to manage own workload, prioritizing work tasks as appropriate
- Ability to work in isolation and as part of a team.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to changing needs in service provision.
Desirable
- Experience using CAD/CAM milling systems.
- Experience of manufacturing orthotics.
- Experience using grinding/belt sanding machines in a safe manner to a high standard.
- Ability to manufacture devices following a written prescription
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education to 'A' level standard or above or Qualification to at least Level 3 or proven competency through relevant experience in a technical, creative, or healthcare discipline. (Engineering, Design, Healthcare Certificate etc.)
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Good computer skills with working knowledge of e-mail, word, excel spreadsheets, power-point etc.
- Competent in using hand & power tools safely and to a good standard.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety matters.
- Comfortable and confident in manual working, proven manual dexterity in working with hands and good hand-eye coordination
- Able to work in a noisy and dusty environment whilst taking responsibility for minimizing the impact on the health & safety of self and others by adhering to health & safety measures.
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously to a wide range of colleagues, teams, organizations, and service users.
- Good organizational skills. Ability to manage own workload, prioritizing work tasks as appropriate
- Ability to work in isolation and as part of a team.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to changing needs in service provision.
Desirable
- Experience using CAD/CAM milling systems.
- Experience of manufacturing orthotics.
- Experience using grinding/belt sanding machines in a safe manner to a high standard.
- Ability to manufacture devices following a written prescription
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).
