Job summary 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. You 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 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. About us Why Work With Us We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. CareToJoinUsTSD Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6880373-ACS Job locations Castle Circus Health Centre Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5YH Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details Unfortunatel, this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details Unfortunatel, this post is not eligible for sponsorship. 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 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 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. Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Castle Circus Health Centre Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5YH Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)