Podiatry Administrator/Clinic Assistant - Part time

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in the UK is seeking a Podiatry Administrator/Clinic Assistant to support podiatrists in community clinics. This part-time role in Witney requires strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, assisting patients, and support during treatments. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude, experience in an NHS setting, and should demonstrate their suitability through a tailored application. Excellent opportunities for career development and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of office/administration work in an NHS setting.
• IT literacy is essential.
• Experience of working with the elderly is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receptionist work including dealing with enquiries.
• Order supplies and assist patients attending for treatment.
• Support the podiatrist during nail surgery sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS

Job description

Podiatry Administrator/Clinic Assistant - Part time

Are you an organised administrator with great people skills looking for a full time opportunity?

The Podiatry Department is responsible for treating foot problems and promoting foot health. We require an enthusiastic and friendly Clinic Assistant/administrator to work with podiatrists in our community clinic in Witney.

This role will be based at the Windrush Medical Practice with at least one day a week in Abingdon Community Hospital.

The successful candidates will need to work on their own initiative and as part of a small team, be flexible, have a caring attitude and maintain confidentiality at all times. Excellent organisational skills are essential and experience of working with the elderly and in an NHS setting would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Duties areprimarily administrativeand include receptionist work -

• dealing with telephone and postal enquiries
• ordering supplies as well as generally assisting patients attending for treatment and preparing the room and equipment used by the podiatrist.

Applicantsmust be IT literate. Assistance within the clinic/surgery setting will be required, including assisting the podiatrist at nail surgery sessions. Full in-service training will be given for this post.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

On occasion we may require the post holder to work at clinics and attend meetings or training across the wider county of Oxfordshire.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

• Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of using Microsoft Office
• Experience of office / administration work including knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality
• Experience of using EMIS
• Previous NHS experience

Technical Expertise/ Competence

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail - eg. meticulous when checking information is correct

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.