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Podiatry General Support Worker, Hatfield
Client: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 1f87ba8b066e Job Views: 6 Posted: 22.01.2025 Expiry Date: 08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable individual to join our caring and progressive Podiatry team in Cornwall who is passionate about providing clinical excellence. As a podiatry general support worker your responsibilities will vary, giving assistance to podiatrists in a variety of clinics mainly to podiatrists providing specialised care such as wound management and nail surgery. The job role encompasses enabling and assisting the clinical team to provide a calm, safe and friendly environment for our patients. 1 post of 30 hrs a week is available primarily at St Austell Community Hospitals but will be required to support at other sites. The successful candidate will also partake in promotion of foot health advice to patients, carers, representative groups and other interested parties and participate in audit of service standards. You will work alongside experienced podiatrists and are encouraged in your own professional development. We offer regular clinical supervision, peer review and in-house CPD to support the development of our staff. Further training and development opportunities external to the organisation are supported via access to an individually allocated fund. Main duties of the job The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Podiatry Team to provide general assistant tasks in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards. These tasks may include: General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns Wiping down of equipment used between patients Meet and greet Unpacking weekly stock orders and ensuring stock is rotated and in date Carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of our trained and experienced staff To report any concerns or issues to senior staff in charge To make or receive telephones calls to admin, patients, patient's carers or GP surgeries About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Just over 586,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English Level 2 qualification or relevant experience Desirable Experience of working in a care setting Experience/Skills Essential Aware of Health and Safety Legislation Awareness of COSHH Basic keyboard skills Good communication skills Personal Qualities Essential Good team worker Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Client: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 1f87ba8b066e Job Views: 6 Posted: 22.01.2025 Expiry Date: 08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable individual to join our caring and progressive Podiatry team in Cornwall who is passionate about providing clinical excellence. As a podiatry general support worker your responsibilities will vary, giving assistance to podiatrists in a variety of clinics mainly to podiatrists providing specialised care such as wound management and nail surgery. The job role encompasses enabling and assisting the clinical team to provide a calm, safe and friendly environment for our patients. 1 post of 30 hrs a week is available primarily at St Austell Community Hospitals but will be required to support at other sites. The successful candidate will also partake in promotion of foot health advice to patients, carers, representative groups and other interested parties and participate in audit of service standards. You will work alongside experienced podiatrists and are encouraged in your own professional development. We offer regular clinical supervision, peer review and in-house CPD to support the development of our staff. Further training and development opportunities external to the organisation are supported via access to an individually allocated fund. Main duties of the job The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Podiatry Team to provide general assistant tasks in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards. These tasks may include: General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns Wiping down of equipment used between patients Meet and greet Unpacking weekly stock orders and ensuring stock is rotated and in date Carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of our trained and experienced staff To report any concerns or issues to senior staff in charge To make or receive telephones calls to admin, patients, patient's carers or GP surgeries About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Just over 586,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English Level 2 qualification or relevant experience Desirable Experience of working in a care setting Experience/Skills Essential Aware of Health and Safety Legislation Awareness of COSHH Basic keyboard skills Good communication skills Personal Qualities Essential Good team worker Ability to remain calm under pressure
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