Podiatry Health Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Plymouth seeks a Podiatry Healthcare Assistant to support Podiatrists in delivering comprehensive foot and lower limb care. This role involves working in community clinics and patients' homes, contributing to both clinical and administrative tasks. Required qualifications include a GCSE in English and Maths and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare. Join a dynamic team dedicated to patient-centered care across various settings.

Benefits

Training opportunities

CPD time

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or above required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent mandatory.
• Experience in a clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered and non-registered clinical staff in service settings.
• Provide clinical care including basic dressings and nail care.
• Support patients with mobility and basic care needs.

Skills

Team Working

Basic wound dressings

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent

Tools

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Podiatry Healthcare Assistant, 30 hours per week - An extremely varied and enjoyable rolewith opportunities to work across a wide range of clinical settings supportingPodiatrists to deliver foot and related lower limb care. The service worksacross the Plymouth and South Hams & West Devon areas. You will receive anynecessary training in-house for Podiatry skills and knowledge related to thejob.

The role will combine both clinical & clerical dutiesyou will work in community clinics, hospital settings and on a domiciliarybasis in patients homes alongside general and specialist practitionersincluding the fields of diabetes, musculoskeletal care, and minor surgery.Clerical tasks will include the support of clinical audit, stock distributionand clinical related needs.

Podiatry HCAs will experience the full range of care offeredby the service, dealing with a diverse group of patients from children andyoung people through to our older population. Our HCAs will experience workingwith foot and lower limb wounds, patients with general care needs and thoseundergoing minor surgical procedures as well as supporting our Musculoskeletalservice. Rotational placement may be included in the role and staff will berequired to have the ability to drive daily.

Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the SkilledWorker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information withregards to eligibility.

Main duties of the job

The role ideally suits a person who enjoys a varied rolewith an emphasis on patient centred care who enjoys working with a variety ofpatient groups.

This varied role will include working with the Podiatristsand other assistant staff to support the care of patients:

with diabetes and other conditions which cause foot ulcersand other serious foot health problems

undergoing minor surgery procedures in which youll providehands-on assistance

having care in their homes, for foot wounds and other needs

receiving general Podiatric care

with a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, helpingto improve their quality of life and well-being

You will also undertake a wide range of supportive admintasks including but not limited to:

stock distribution

ordering and distributing footwear and orthotic orders

organising consent forms

audits

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able andwilling to work across a 7 day service.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

To provide assistance to the registered and non-registeredclinical staff of Podiatry Services in all service settings including but notexhaustively, Derriford Hospital clinics and wards, community clinics, minorsurgery and domiciliary care. This will be across all service sites ofactivity.

To provide clinical care including basic wound dressings,compression bandaging and nail care delegated by registered staff, andassisting clinicians by undertaking care tasks such as the preparation ofclinical areas, procedures associated with minor surgery and other designatedmonitoring or treatment procedures. This will be across general care clinics,minor surgery sessions, and specialist care aspects of service includingmusculoskeletal (MSK) and diabetes care.

To provide assistance to patients as required, includingbasic patient mobility, support and assistance with removing footwear,dressings and devices as directed. Also, to undertake basic patientobservations and interventions as required and directed by registered clinicalstaff.

To carry out a range of specific clinical assistant andadministrative functions in direct support of the clinical and clerical staffensuring the smooth running of patient treatment and clinics; includingreception cover, stock management and distribution, administration (includingthe printing and preparation of paperwork), and audit facilitation.

The post holder will need to travel and attend to serviceusers based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and validdriving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonableadjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for thesuccessful applicant.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able andwilling to work across a 7 day service.

Please see supporting information for full Job Descriptionand Person Specification.

"Please note that this role may not be eligible forsponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Govwebsite for more information with regards to eligibility"

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent
• RSA 2 or equivalent in keyboard skills.
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Team Working
• Working in office environment
• Working in a clinical/healthcare environment
• Dealing effectively with public enquiries and complaints via the telephone
• Experience of working with or supporting a Podiatry Service

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.