Podiatry Assistant - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - City Health Care Partnership CIC

City Health Care Partnership CIC

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Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We seek to recruit to the role of a podiatry assistant at band 3 level to come and join our existing established podiatry service, 5 days a week on a permanent basis.

We are looking for an individual who has completed their podiatry assistant competency or is willing to work towards this (training will be provided in-house).

Applicants need the skills and attributes required to work autonomously at Band 3 level.

The successful applicant will be based at Hessle Primary Care Centre, delivering care at that site, other health centres in the East Riding and in patients' homes.

A driving licence and daily use of a car is essential:

as well as travelling to different clinic sites, home visits for housebound patients across the region is an essential component of the role.

This position involves the treatment of a variety of podiatric foot problems suitable for Band 3 podiatry assistant work including nail care, treatment of pathological nails, assisting in nail surgery and carrying out home visits on our housebound clients.

There will also be a requirement to deliver preventative advice and foot care guidance to patients.

Individuals will be supported with their continuous professional development and will have opportunities to participate in audit and research.

Provide footcare treatment to pre—assessed patients of all ages and disabilities.
To facilitate and assist the Podiatrist in the day to day running and delivery of Podiatry services to patients attending the dept. This may include clerical duties as required.
To contribute to the smooth delivery of an appointment system, working to the direction of the Podiatry appointments cocoordinator.

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Work with us and you'll be more than just a number.

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Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull and the East Riding.

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Please see attached the job description and person specification for main responsiblities associated to this role.