Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatry assistant to join Surrey Downs Health & Care Podiatry team. The role will include working as part of the Podiatry team providing foot care and education advice to a dedicated caseload of patients referred by a podiatrist.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across various sites, including community clinics, community hospital sites, care homes, and domiciliary settings. Full training and development support from our inclusive and friendly team will be given.
Main Duties of the Job:
- Provide a range of clinical, diagnostic, and administrative functions.
- Work as an integral member of the podiatry team, providing a high standard of foot care to a pre-assessed caseload of patients.
- Assist podiatrists in carrying out foot care and health promotion activities.
- Organise and assist in podiatric clinics, including clerical duties such as pre and post-op organisation of nail surgery.
- Perform diagnostic tests as directed by Podiatrists using equipment such as Doppler or toe pressure machines.
- Undertake defined administrative responsibilities, e.g., stock management for the department, orthotics, ordering and dispatch, collating audit data.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year PA including fringe HCAS
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working patterns available
Requirements:
- Car driver (full licence) with access to a car for business use
- Evidence of secondary education including English & Mathematics at C or above
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Ability to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users
- Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out
- Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings