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Podiatry clinical support worker

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
28 Oct 2024
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Oct 2024

Job overview

We are looking for  an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatry clinical support worker,  to be a good team player and able to work independently and under pressure.

The post will be supporting the podiatrists undertaking nail surgery, wound and assessment clinics. It will require travel to various clinics in Torbay and South Devon as necessary.

High standards of treatment and professionalism, adherence to policies and procedures is essential. #CaretojoinusTSD

Main duties of the job

You will assist the podiatry team to deliver high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:

  • community clinics, domiciliary work, care homes and contribute to the development of the podiatry team
  • community clinics,
  • domiciliary work,
  • care homes and
  • contribute to the development of the podiatry team

You will be:

  • committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
  • providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.

We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon.   We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients  whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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