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Podiatrist Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,575 per annum (Incl. HCAS) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2024 |
| Location: | Maidenhead, SL6 6DU |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6295744/371-CHS503 |
Summary
Podiatry Assistant –St. Marks Hospital Maidenhead
Band 2 (Band 3 -when qualified)
Hours:37.5hours perweek
Do you have a caring personality, relate well topeople,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 andindividualisedcareprogramsas 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 bebeneficialhoweveron the jobtraining will be provided to enable you to fulfil the requirements of the role.
The post holder will be based inMaidenheadand be required to travel between clinics and visit patients in their own homes therefore a drivinglicenseand own transport is essential.
Post holder will progress from Band 2 to Band 3 when competencies are successfully completed.
Enhanced DBS Certificate will berequired.
For further information on the post please contactNatasha Davieson07929 826857
About the Job
To work as part of a locality podiatry team whilst undertakingatraining programmespecific to foot health and Podiatry. To work as directed by the Podiatrist, in clinics, hospitals andpatientshomes 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,vascularor neurological disorders that place the lower limbs in a compromised situation.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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
The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
•Experienceof working with the public
•Caring
•Car driver &possessfull UK driver’s 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, wewould recommendyou apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate tocall:Natasha Davieson 0789941478or email:natasha.davies@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
This advert closes on Friday 24 May 2024
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