Are you looking for a new challenge in 2025?
Are you interested in working closely with an innovative AHP service?
Are you searching for a new career path in the NHS?
We have a vacancy for a part-time Podiatry Assistant role within the Bolton FT Specialist Podiatry Service. You will be part of a Podiatry service offering foot care, advice and support across the Bolton Foundation Trust within a number of clinical settings.
There will be appropriate in-house training for the role covering both practical and theoretical requirements. This will include hands-on skill and dexterity development as well as significant theoretical study/clinical knowledge.
You will be responsible for maintaining your own clinical caseloads as well as support for the Podiatrists within the service. You may also have an administrative role to support day-to-day running of clinics. We are looking for someone to provide excellent clinical care as well as good quality administrative support to the clinical staff and patients alike.
You will, therefore, need a range of skills which will include good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communications and have the willing and drive for optimum patient care, as well as a calm, and helpful attitude and a flexible approach to your workload.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
* To carry out treatment plans devised by the registered Podiatrists in clinics, patients' own homes, care homes and nursing homes across various sites in Bolton.
* To assist the Podiatrists with minor surgery and act as clinic assistant as requested.
* To assist the Podiatrists with ulcer management and act as clinic assistant as requested.
* To provide foot health information to patients, carers, general public.
About us
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff. Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
241-98-IC-25
Job locations
Lever Chambers, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1SQ
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths
* Health or social care qualification NVQ level 3 (Desirable)
Experience
* Experience of caring for other people professionally or within the family.
* Previous experience of working with the public/ Previous NHS employment (Desirable)
Skills and Knowledge
* Good communication skills
* Good computer skills
* Ability to organise, prioritise and to manage time effectively, working to deadlines
* Be able to demonstrate manual dexterity (Desirable)
Other
* Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
* Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
* Clear vision of the role and commitment to the specialty
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lever Chambers, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1SQ
Employer's website: Bolton FT Website
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