Job summary CDDFT Podiatry Department are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to join our diverse team, which covers 6 localities. The position involves the provision of diabetic foot screening to the Darlington population. The successful candidates would have the opportunity to complete work based competencies specific to the job and will be assigned a dedicated mentor. The successful applicant would be based in our multi chair clinic in Darlington. Main duties of the job Work as a clinical support worker to support the three core teams: o Assessment / Biomechanics o General Podiatry o Specialised Podiatry Services Observe and promote the Trusts values and behaviours Assist the podiatrist to carry out podiatric care and podiatric health care education activities Implement delegated podiatric care including diabetic screening in a range of settings Assist in the training of new staff Participate in service transformation activity with a view to continuous service improvement and value for money About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months) Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-2425-0703 Job locations Darlington Nhs Trust Hundens Lane Darlington County Durham DL1 1JE Job description Job responsibilities To undertake diabetic annual foot screening sessions To provide foot care advice to individual patients, relatives and carers To provide assistance to the podiatrist in minor surgery sessions, wound care sessions To be responsible for the maintenance of their own patient records To participate in the undertaking of patient surveys and audits where required Job description Job responsibilities To undertake diabetic annual foot screening sessions To provide foot care advice to individual patients, relatives and carers To provide assistance to the podiatrist in minor surgery sessions, wound care sessions To be responsible for the maintenance of their own patient records To participate in the undertaking of patient surveys and audits where required Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Must be mobile, have access to transport and be able to work in a variety of locations as work may be undertaken in more than one location during the day Experience Essential Experience of working with the elderly or in a caring role Desirable Experience of delivering foot care Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting their communication style to meet the needs of the recipient Good organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of podiatric conditions, procedures acquired through training or experience Conversant with the use of SystmOne Qualifications Essential Successful completion of on the job training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Basic numeracy and literacy Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Must be mobile, have access to transport and be able to work in a variety of locations as work may be undertaken in more than one location during the day Experience Essential Experience of working with the elderly or in a caring role Desirable Experience of delivering foot care Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting their communication style to meet the needs of the recipient Good organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of podiatric conditions, procedures acquired through training or experience Conversant with the use of SystmOne Qualifications Essential Successful completion of on the job training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Basic numeracy and literacy 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Nhs Trust Hundens Lane Darlington County Durham DL1 1JE Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)