Podiatry Assistant

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The York and Selby Podiatry Team are looking for a new Podiatry Assistant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic new member of the team who is passionate about providing excellent patient care. It is important that you can work as part of a team and on your own. Good communication, organisation and time management skills are also essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a change in career as all training and mentorship will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The role is interesting and varied and will include nail care in clinical settings and home visits, assisting nail surgery, Shockwave Therapy and the Diabetic Foot Clinic and working in the orthotics lab manufacturing insoles.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CCS-1528C

Job locations

White Cross Court

1 Wilson Drive

York

YO318FT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Gunn vicki.gunn@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Gunn vicki.gunn@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification / NVQ level 3 / 2 or more A levels / BTEC OND / City and Guilds (advanced/level 3)

Desirable

Existing podiatry student
background in healthcare

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Experience of working with and maintaining computer systems such as SystmOne
Experience of working with members of the public

Desirable

Experience of working within an NHS experience
Experience of working within a podiatry department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification / NVQ level 3 / 2 or more A levels / BTEC OND / City and Guilds (advanced/level 3)

Desirable

Existing podiatry student
background in healthcare

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Experience of working with and maintaining computer systems such as SystmOne
Experience of working with members of the public

Desirable

Experience of working within an NHS experience
Experience of working within a podiatry department

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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