Job summary Are you looking for a role in a friendly, innovative department? A clinical assistant post has become available in the Podiatry service to provide efficient and effective support in delivering high quality care and service to patients at Podiatry Clinics within the Swansea and NPT locality. The post holder will need excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach, be able to adapt to the continuous changes of the service and also enjoy working with patients and as part of a busy administrative and clinical team. The role includes assisting podiatrists in a clinical and nail surgery setting and undertaking patient facing tasks including undertaking diabetic annual review foot screening for patients attending the multi-disciplinary diabetes clinics. The post is also a blend of administration and patient facing roles undertaking a range of duties including administration/clerical/data entry, answering and dealing with patient appointments and other non-clinical enquiries, dealing with enquiries from the general public, departmental and other health and social care staff in a confidential and professional manner. For further information, please contact Kelly John, Business Support Manager on Kelly.Johnwales.nhs.uk or by telephone on 07977347469. Main duties of the job The Clinical Assistant will work at all times under the delegation of a Podiatrist in the delivery of person centred care for patients attending the Podiatry Clinic sites across the Health Board and will; Use excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team to provide quality care to patients who attend the Podiatry Clinics across Podiatry sites within the Health Board when required to meet the service needs. Provide a range of duties including administration/clerical/data entry support to the Podiatrists, answering and dealing with patient appointment and other non-clinical enquiries and dealing with enquiries from the general public, departmental and other health and social care staff. Provide practical assistance to patients attending the Podiatry Clinics such as undertaking patient observations including blood glucose, blood pressure readings when required and undertaking diabetic annual review foot screening for patients attending the diabetes clinics. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-ACS257-1024 Job locations Singleton Hospital Sketty Lane Swansea SA2 8QA Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health/ & willingness to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe Good Level of General Education with GCSE passes or equivalent Willing to undertake further learning specific to role Evidence of maintaining own personal development Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health Understands the principles of confidentiality Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role within a team Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Experience Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Other Essential Flexible approach to work. Committed work attitude Good keyboard and computer skills Ability to travel between sites to meet the business needs Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health/ & willingness to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe Good Level of General Education with GCSE passes or equivalent Willing to undertake further learning specific to role Evidence of maintaining own personal development Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health Understands the principles of confidentiality Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role within a team Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Experience Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Other Essential Flexible approach to work. Committed work attitude Good keyboard and computer skills Ability to travel between sites to meet the business needs 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Singleton Hospital Sketty Lane Swansea SA2 8QA Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)