Podiatry Support Worker

Job summary

The post holder will:

Work as a clinical support worker to support the three core teams:

o Assessment / Biomechanics

o General Podiatry

o Specialised Podiatry Services

Observe and promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Assist the podiatrist to carry out podiatric care and podiatric health care education activities

Implement delegated podiatric care including diabetic screening in a range of settings

Assist in podiatric clinics including ordering stock

Participate in the training of new staff

Participate in service transformation activity with a view to continuous service improvement and value for money

Main duties of the job

Organisational:

Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the organization

Clinical Practice:

To be responsible for the implementation of delegated podiatric care for patients within a team caseload, seeking advice and support from or referring a patient back to the podiatrist where there is a change in the patients needs or condition

To undertake diabetic annual foot screening sessions

To provide foot care advice to individual patients, relatives and carers

To provide assistance to the podiatrist in minor surgery sessions, wound care sessions and to undertake simple dressing clinics

To provide occasional cover in the appliance department including the manufacture of simple orthotics

To be responsible for the maintenance of their own patient records

To participate in the undertaking of patient surveys and audits where required

Leader in Clinical Practice:

Lead by action, observing and promoting the behaviours and values identified by the Trust

Demonstrate a flexible approach to their work, helping to meet demands placed upon the service and ensure that waiting time targets

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stanley Primary Care Centre

Clifford Road

Stanley

County Durham

DH9 0AB

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stanley Primary Care Centre

Clifford Road

Stanley

County Durham

DH9 0AB

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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