Podiatry / Foot care Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable person to join our friendly & innovative team as a Podiatry/Foot care Assistant.

Although it would be desirable to have a background in healthcare, we will consider all applicants who demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop.

You will work single handed or as part of a team, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry team in relation to service delivery and patient care. You will be required to work in a variety of settings including Health Centres, GP surgeries, residential and nursing homes, and patient's own homes.

The primary role of the Assistant will be to undertake Diabetic Foot Assessments for patients living with Diabetes. This will involve checking the blood flow to the feet and sensation. You will be expected to provide health education advice to patients of all ages and abilities. Full training will be provided, and you will be supported by a Mentor.

You will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and have excellent interpersonal skills. You must be able to communicate effectively to ensure that the patient receives the best care and advice possible

Good IT skills are essential as the role will involve regular use of computer based clinical systems.

We offer an excellent clinical supervision programme, strong peer support and a range of development and CPD opportunities. Training can be supported to enable a successful candidate to become a qualified Podiatry Assistant., To work single handed, or as part of a multi professional team, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry teams in relation to service delivery and patient care.

To be responsible for planning, managing and implementation of their own caseload.

To maintain the highest possible professional standards in line with departmental polices; identifying improvements where necessary.

Participation in departmental development including the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Participation in research and development, clinical audits and student placements as directed by Podiatry management.

To be responsible for the day to day monitoring and maintenance of clinical standards including equipment, supplies and health and safety; liaising with clinical staff, podiatry staff and podiatry team leaders as appropriate.

To provide statistical information on a daily basis using recording sheets for SystmOne.

To undertake Diabetic Foot Checks for those patients with Diabetes, using a doppler and monofilament and providing Health Education as appropriate.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.