Job summary
Employer heading
Podiatry Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Those who are passionate about caring for people are invited to apply.
Would you like to work for a Trust whose mission is to promote health and quality of life in partnership with people and communities?
As a member of RDaSH Podiatry Foot Protection Services you would have:
• On the job training. An annual appraisal/ personal development plan. Supportive Mentorship, Preceptorship program and essential learning required by the Trust. RDaSH engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
• Provide a quality service, develop partnership working with other services and organisations.
• Support the podiatry staff with interventions including assessment, treatment and empowerment of patients who meet service criteria.
• Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.
•To become part of our Team- involvement in team meetings, make valuable suggestions to influence and help make changes to service, to use innovative technology and make a real difference to patient’s health.
Due to the need to travel between locations during the working day carrying equipment, it is essential that applicants are independently mobile in a suitable vehicle.
Main duties of the job
Ø Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a qualified Podiatrist, with patients / service users under the direct /in-direct supervision of the qualified staff.
Ø Contributes to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence based care.
Ø To maintain accurate records in all settings electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to podiatrist in charge/case manager.
Ø Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the professional team.
Ø Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation/ healthcare programmes and activities.
Ø Complete the relevant treatment and intervention in accordance with the skills map
Ø Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required
Ø Complete the relevant treatment and intervention in accordance with the skills map
Ø Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Certificate/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in healthcare setting
- Team member
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey Wheeler
- Job title
- Podiatry Foot Protection Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 0211 550
- Additional information
Alternatively, contact Susan Batley
Will be new service lead from 5th August
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