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We wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to work within our Podiatry hubs in the West and South and East of the county.
You will be part of our friendly and supportive community team, working with Podiatrists to assist our high-risk clinics where we provide foot ulcer care and prevent limb amputation through multidisciplinary team working.
You will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. In return we will offer an exciting role within a forward-thinking team with opportunities for career progression. If you have great interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about patient care, this is the role for you.
What is in it for me?
- Flexible working patterns
- Market leading annual leave -- 27 days + BHs
- Career conversations and 1-1 personal support
- Access to apprentice programmes to become a qualified Podiatrist
- Blue Light Card discounts at more than 15,000 retailers
- Market leading pension contributions
- Agenda for Change pay increments
- In-house physiotherapy support
You will work alongside a Podiatrist to deliver patient care and take on tasks such as:
- welcoming and preparing patients
- assisting with treatments as directed by the Podiatrist
- supporting administrative tasks including note taking and stock taking
- supporting patients who have disabilities
- working in patients' homes and adapting to the patient and environment
The role is very varied. You will be in contact with other professionals to ensure the patients are supported in the most appropriate way and provide suggestions to improve support ongoing
About usFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to work within our Podiatry hubs in the West and South and East of the county.
You will be part of our friendly and supportive community team, working with Podiatrists to assist our high-risk clinics where we provide foot ulcer care and prevent limb amputation through multidisciplinary team working.
You will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. In return we will offer an exciting role within a forward-thinking team with opportunities for career progression. If you have great interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about patient care, this is the role for you.
What is in it for me?
- Flexible working patterns
- Market leading annual leave -- 27 days + BHs
- Career conversations and 1-1 personal support
- Access to apprentice programmes to become a qualified Podiatrist
- Blue Light Card discounts at more than 15,000 retailers
- Market leading pension contributions
- Agenda for Change pay increments
- In-house physiotherapy support
You will work alongside a Podiatrist to deliver patient care and take on tasks such as:
- welcoming and preparing patients
- assisting with treatments as directed by the Podiatrist
- supporting administrative tasks including note taking and stock taking
- supporting patients who have disabilities
- working in patients' homes and adapting to the patient and environment
The role is very varied. You will be in contact with other professionals to ensure the patients are supported in the most appropriate way and provide suggestions to improve support ongoing
About us
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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