Podiatry Assistant inScunthorpe inScunthorpe PUBLISHED 19 NOV 2024
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established integrated team of podiatrists working in North Lincolnshire. We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Assistant Podiatrist.
We are a small but dynamic team comprised of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentice Podiatrists and lab technicians based the Ironstone Centre, Scunthorpe and covering local clinics.
This post centres on the provision of Podiatry but will also include general administrative and housekeeping tasks. There will be frequent use of computers to place information and data into relevant systems, including patient records.
The post holder will manage a delegated caseload of clients referred to the service, when they have completed the relevant competencies to do so. The caseload of clients treated will have been triaged or assessed by registered practitioners prior to allocation. They will also work jointly with the podiatrists or other assistants to provide interventions with clients who have more complex needs.
The post holder will manage their delegated caseload of clients under the supervision of registered or competent practitioners of appropriate disciplines in order to deliver patient centred care. They will work within a competency based framework to build their knowledge and skills. The level of clinical care provided by this role will be dependent on the competencies gained.
They will also complete specific delegated tasks such as home visits and the fitting of orthotics and will work jointly with clinicians or other assistants to manage clients with more complex needs. They will access clinical supervision and support from registered practitioners of appropriate disciplines.
Regular clinical supervision and an in-house training programme will be provided to enable the post holder to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role competently and confidently.
You will be supported to complete a self-assessment checklist around your current competencies and supported through a career development portfolio.
This post combines administrative and patient facing clinical responsibilities once an appropriate level of competence has been demonstrated.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsW7Jo
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established integrated team of podiatrists working in North Lincolnshire. We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Assistant Podiatrist.
We are a small but dynamic team comprised of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentice Podiatrists and lab technicians based the Ironstone Centre, Scunthorpe and covering local clinics.
This post centres on the provision of Podiatry but will also include general administrative and housekeeping tasks. There will be frequent use of computers to place information and data into relevant systems, including patient records.
The post holder will manage a delegated caseload of clients referred to the service, when they have completed the relevant competencies to do so. The caseload of clients treated will have been triaged or assessed by registered practitioners prior to allocation. They will also work jointly with the podiatrists or other assistants to provide interventions with clients who have more complex needs.
The post holder will manage their delegated caseload of clients under the supervision of registered or competent practitioners of appropriate disciplines in order to deliver patient centred care. They will work within a competency based framework to build their knowledge and skills. The level of clinical care provided by this role will be dependent on the competencies gained.
They will also complete specific delegated tasks such as home visits and the fitting of orthotics and will work jointly with clinicians or other assistants to manage clients with more complex needs. They will access clinical supervision and support from registered practitioners of appropriate disciplines.
Regular clinical supervision and an in-house training programme will be provided to enable the post holder to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role competently and confidently.
You will be supported to complete a self-assessment checklist around your current competencies and supported through a career development portfolio.
This post combines administrative and patient facing clinical responsibilities once an appropriate level of competence has been demonstrated.
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For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsW7Jo
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