Job summary
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatry clinical support worker, to be a good team player and able to work independently and under pressure.
You will be supporting the podiatrists undertaking nail surgery, wound and assessment clinics. It will require travel to various clinics in Torbay and South Devon as necessary.
High standards of treatment and professionalism, adherence to policies and procedures is essential.#CaretojoinusTSD
Main duties of the job
You will assist the podiatry team to deliver high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:
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- community clinics
- domiciliary work
- care homes and
- contribute to the development of the podiatry team
You will be:
- committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
- providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
About us
Why Work With Us
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details
Unfortunatel, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details
Unfortunatel, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Care Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- ACC) qualification (Foot Care qualification NVQ Level 3 equivalent)
- Care certificate
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Specific skills
Essential
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Fine motor skills - for clinical tasks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Substantial evidence of working under delegation of duty
- Ability to provide health education to patients
Desirable
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Care Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- ACC) qualification (Foot Care qualification NVQ Level 3 equivalent)
- Care certificate
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Specific skills
Essential
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Fine motor skills - for clinical tasks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Substantial evidence of working under delegation of duty
- Ability to provide health education to patients
Desirable
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
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.
