Job summary
The post holder will provide foot care treatment to patients assessed suitable by the Podiatrist within a hospital setting; community clinical settings, and patients' own homes, as well as providing clerical and clinical support duties as required. The podiatry assistant will report directly to a senior podiatrist who has supervisory responsibility for the podiatry assistant. The senior podiatrist reports to the podiatry clinical lead based within the podiatry department
Main duties of the job
To implement foot care treatment plans for patients referred to Podiatry Assistant Clinics by the podiatrist and maintain adequate records of such treatments.
To make clinical judgements, regarding onward referral for further clinical investigation and treatment. To manage the discharge of patients under their care, recognizing conditions outside their scope of practice, and to make the appropriate referrals.
To undertake home visiting of patients assessed suitable by the podiatrist. Organizing and prioritizing patient caseload, determining best treatment options and modifying care plans according to needs for patients within scope of practice.
Undertake clinical treatment as agreed with the podiatrist requiring good manual dexterity and skill to manipulate podiatry instruments.
To undertake the preparation of clinical equipment for nail surgery and other clinical sessions.
To assist in nail surgery and sessions to include post-operative nail re-dressings as required.
o be familiar with Health and Safety procedures and adhere toguidance including wearing of face masks to protect against nail dust hazard during clinical treatment.
To communicate effectively and liaise with the patient and carers/colleagues to ensure effective advice and treatment can be given, overcoming communication barriers on matters relating to management and treatment of patients.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please look at the attached JD
To complete on a daily basis essential administrative tasks, particularly in entering appointment outcomes onto the computer and updating patients demographic details.
To complete podiatry treatment records in adherence with national and local record keeping policy.
To undertake patient and clinic cancellation as required according to departmental and patient needs to include postponement and re-prioritization of patient lists as necessary.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder
To communicate effectively with patients, carers and families to ensure residents feel enabled to manage their foot or nail conditions if they do not meet the criteria to be seen by the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please look at the attached JD
To complete on a daily basis essential administrative tasks, particularly in entering appointment outcomes onto the computer and updating patients demographic details.
To complete podiatry treatment records in adherence with national and local record keeping policy.
To undertake patient and clinic cancellation as required according to departmental and patient needs to include postponement and re-prioritization of patient lists as necessary.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder
To communicate effectively with patients, carers and families to ensure residents feel enabled to manage their foot or nail conditions if they do not meet the criteria to be seen by the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Podiatry Assistant
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective oral, listening and written communication to encourage patient and carers to adhere to their treatment plans.
- To complete on a daily basis essential administrative tasks, particularly in entering appointment outcomes onto the computer and updating patients demographic details
Personal and people development
Essential
- Take responsibility for own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Comply with trust mandatory training needs.
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- IT skills, including use of internet, e-mail, word processing.
- Ability to deal appropriately and sensitively in challenging and distressing situations with patients.
Communication
Essential
- Able to deal appropriately with unexpected or aggressive behavior of patients, clients, relatives and carers, and to be able to respond formally and informally to feedback from any service-user
- Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with the patient and carers/colleagues to ensure effective advice and treatment can be given.
Specific requirements
Essential
- To post holder will be required to undertake moderate repetitive physical effort to control and position the foot and lower limb in order to perform intricate clinical footcare requiring precision hand eye co-ordination over prolonged periods.
- The podiatry assistant will assist patients with limited mobility within the clinic and domiciliary setting in accordance with manual handling policy and guidelines.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Podiatry Assistant
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective oral, listening and written communication to encourage patient and carers to adhere to their treatment plans.
- To complete on a daily basis essential administrative tasks, particularly in entering appointment outcomes onto the computer and updating patients demographic details
Personal and people development
Essential
- Take responsibility for own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Comply with trust mandatory training needs.
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- IT skills, including use of internet, e-mail, word processing.
- Ability to deal appropriately and sensitively in challenging and distressing situations with patients.
Communication
Essential
- Able to deal appropriately with unexpected or aggressive behavior of patients, clients, relatives and carers, and to be able to respond formally and informally to feedback from any service-user
- Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with the patient and carers/colleagues to ensure effective advice and treatment can be given.
Specific requirements
Essential
- To post holder will be required to undertake moderate repetitive physical effort to control and position the foot and lower limb in order to perform intricate clinical footcare requiring precision hand eye co-ordination over prolonged periods.
- The podiatry assistant will assist patients with limited mobility within the clinic and domiciliary setting in accordance with manual handling policy and guidelines.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Foot Health Department
Mile End Hospital, 2nd Floor, Grove Building, Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
