Podiatry clinical support worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details.

We strongly recommend shadowing one of our team before applying.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Care Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• ACC) qualification (Foot Care qualification NVQ Level 3 equivalent)
• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Specific skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Substantial evidence of working under delegation of duty
• Ability to provide health education to patients

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health