Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a podiatry assistant to join the podiatry and diabetes foot protection team in Hounslow. We aim to provide high quality compassionate foot care to those in our community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Band 3 podiatry assistant to join us. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications and the willingness and commitment to deliver great patient care. A calm and helpful attitude and a flexible approach to your workload is essential . Previous experience of working in a health care field, and experience of using SystmOne would be an advantage.
You will be expected to carry out home visits to housebound patients so access to your own transport will be essential.
Main duties of the job
As a podiatry assistant, you will provide toe nail cutting and foot care to a cohort of patients, following care plans previously prescribed by the podiatrist.
You will work alongside and directly assist podiatrists carrying out nail surgery sessions and in diabetes complex wound care clinics.
You will keep accurate and timely clinical records of your treatment on our electronic patient record system.
We are looking for somebody friendly, flexible, calm and compassionate.
About us
You will benefit from the support of a friendly and experienced team of podiatrists who will provide training and support and help you to further develop your clinical and professional skills. Your career progression is important to us and we are committed to continuous professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Podiatry Assistant your role is to support a large team of podiatrists working in the community across the Borough of Hounslow. You will work either under direct supervision, or working independently.
You will be working in locality clinics, patients own homes, and residential care homes, so access to your own transport will be essential.
You will hold your own caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by a podiatrist as suitable for an assistant to manage.
You will need a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and need to work at a high level of professionalism and accountability for your own work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Podiatry Assistant your role is to support a large team of podiatrists working in the community across the Borough of Hounslow. You will work either under direct supervision, or working independently.
You will be working in locality clinics, patients own homes, and residential care homes, so access to your own transport will be essential.
You will hold your own caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by a podiatrist as suitable for an assistant to manage.
You will need a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and need to work at a high level of professionalism and accountability for your own work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics and English grade C GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ II qualification in Healthcare
- A qualified driver with full clean driving licence
Desirable
- National Care Certificate Award or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in both a team and in isolation.
- Experience of working with older people
Desirable
- To have worked in a health or social care setting
- To have worked as a health care or therapy assistant
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- To have precision hand/eye co-ordination, able to use foot and nail care instruments safely f
Desirable
- To manufacture padding and simple insoles as prescribed by the podiatrist.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety
Desirable
- An understanding of type 2 diabetes and foot health care
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics and English grade C GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ II qualification in Healthcare
- A qualified driver with full clean driving licence
Desirable
- National Care Certificate Award or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in both a team and in isolation.
- Experience of working with older people
Desirable
- To have worked in a health or social care setting
- To have worked as a health care or therapy assistant
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- To have precision hand/eye co-ordination, able to use foot and nail care instruments safely f
Desirable
- To manufacture padding and simple insoles as prescribed by the podiatrist.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety
Desirable
- An understanding of type 2 diabetes and foot health care
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
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.
