Health Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7HZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B9828-25-0149 |
Summary
To help implement and evaluate podiatric care to variety of patients with a wide range of clinical need, e.g., high risk diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular problems, and rheumatoid arthritis, under the supervision of a podiatrist. To provide foot care in line with the individual treatment plan in the form of education, assessments and redressings for wound care patients where required. To notify the podiatrist if there is any change in the patients health status that may influence the treatment plan. To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained through employment with the Trust is kept confidential. Disclosure to any unauthorised person is a serious disciplinary offence. Understands the processes, techniques, equipment, terminology, and basic theory relevant to the work area. To maintain accurate patient records if required, using SystmOne record system. Understands relevant legislation, policy and guidance. Able to carry out delegated tasks and to take responsibility for the completion of tasks. Able to solve straight forward problems by integrating information from more expert sources. Understands when to seek guidance from more expert practitioners. Can undertake basic maintenance of work area equipment. Ensure all equipment is maintained.