Oxford Health NHS Trust

Podiatry Administrator/Clinic Assistant

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

Are you an organised administrator with great people skills looking for a full time opportunity?

The Podiatry Department is responsible for treating foot problems and promoting foot health. We require an enthusiastic and friendly Clinic Assistant/administrator to work with podiatrists in our community clinics in the South West.

This role will be based in Wantage Community Hospital with at least one day a week in Abingdon Community Hospital. This can be impacted by service need.

The successful candidates will need to work on their own initiative and as part of a small team, be flexible, have a caring attitude and maintain confidentiality at all times. Excellent organisational skills are essential and experience of working with the elderly and in an NHS setting would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Duties areprimarily administrativeand include receptionist work -

arranging patient appointments
dealing with telephone and postal enquiries
ordering supplies as well as generally assisting patients attending for treatment and preparing the room and equipment used by the podiatrist.

Applicantsmust be IT literate. Assistance within the clinic/surgery setting will be required, including assisting the podiatrist at nail surgery sessions. Full in-service training will be given for this post.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7580643

Job locations

Wantage Community Hospital

Garston Ln, Wantage

OX12 7AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

On occasion we may require the post holder to work at clinics and attend meetings or training across the wider county of Oxfordshire.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

On occasion we may require the post holder to work at clinics and attend meetings or training across the wider county of Oxfordshire.

Person Specification

Quaifications

Essential

Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office
Experience of office / administration work including knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality
Customer service experience

Desirable

Experience of using EMIS
Previous NHS experience

Technical Expertise/ Competence

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail - eg. meticulous when checking information is correct

Person Specification

Quaifications

Essential

Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office
Experience of office / administration work including knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality
Customer service experience

Desirable

Experience of using EMIS
Previous NHS experience

Technical Expertise/ Competence

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail - eg. meticulous when checking information is correct

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.