Podiatry Clinical Assistant

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave, plus bankhols, %

NHS Discount across shops/restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a friendly Clinic Assistant/administrator to support podiatry clinics in the South East. Based at Townlands Hospital Henley, you will work with podiatrists in community clinics across Wallingford and Didcot.

You will handle reception duties, arrange appointments, manage telephone and postal enquiries, and prepare rooms and equipment. DBS check is required; driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential; IT literacy is required, and training

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the elderly and in an NHS setting would be an advantage.
• Duties are primarily administrative and include receptionist work.
• DBS check is required as part of onboarding.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• IT literacy and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Arranging patient appointments
• Dealing with telephone and postal enquiries
• Ordering supplies and assisting patients attending for treatment and preparing the room and equipment used by the podiatrist
• Assisting the podiatrist at nail surgery sessions
• Work across clinics in Wallingford and Didcot as needed

Skills

IT literate

Organisational skills

Experience with NHS setting

Driving licence

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

Could you be the friendly face that helps keep our busy Podiatry clinics running efficiently?

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 clinics in the South East.

This role will be based in Townlands Hospital Henley, but will involve working across our clinics in Wallingford and Didcot. This can be impacted by service need.

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.

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

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Duties are primarily administrative and include receptionist work -

• Arranging patient appointments
• 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.

Applicants must 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.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Seaward Job title: Podiatry Clinic Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07353103615

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.