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Podiatry Assistant - Wokingham Hospital

Band 2 (Band 3 -when qualified) Hours: 30 hours per week

Do you have a caring personality, relate well to people, and enjoy working with your hands, then this could be the job for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of the podiatry team. You will provide foot care, foot health education and individualised care programs as directed by the Podiatrist for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.

You should have a good standard of general education and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a caring role would be beneficial however on the job training will be provided to enable you to fulfill the requirements of the role.

The post holder will be based in Maidenhead and be required to travel between clinics and visit patients in their own homes therefore a driving license and own transport is essential.

Enhanced DBS Certificate will be required.

Main duties of the job

About the Job

To work as part of a locality podiatry team whilst undertaking a training programme specific to foot health and Podiatry. To work as directed by the Podiatrist, in clinics, hospitals and patients homes to provide high quality clinical care.

To provide foot health education and individualised care programmes as directed by the referring Podiatrist for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. 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.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

The post is wte (30 hours) The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, am to but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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 Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites Job description

Job responsibilities

The3/4 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

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Amanda Hennessey or email: wholl be delighted to help.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Desirable

IT training Evidence of ongoing personal training and update 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

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