Job summary
Podiatry Assistant - Royal Berkshire Hospital
Band 2 (Band 3 -when competencies met)Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Do you have a caring personality, relate well to people, and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, then this could be the job for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of the Hospital Acute Podiatry team.You will support the clinical team covering ward and out-patient settings managing acute foot conditions.
You should have a good standard of general education and excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills. Experience of working in a caring role would be beneficial however on the job training will be provided to enable you to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Enhanced DBS Certificate will be required.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the acute podiatry team, whilst undertaking a training programme specific to foot health and Podiatry. To work as directed by the Podiatrist, in clinics and within a ward setting to provide high quality clinical care.
Supporting the clinical team covering ward and out-patient settings managing acute foot conditions. Most commonly, care will be provided for patients who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders that place the lower limbs in a compromised situation.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Experience of working with the public
Caring
Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Keith Hilston on 07929 826897wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Experience of working with the public
Caring
Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Keith Hilston on 07929 826897wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
- IT training
- Manual handling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal training and update
- IT training
- Manual handling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
- Flexible
- Car Driver
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.
