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Job Description
- Req#: C9439-2425-0703?language=en&page=854&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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 of working with the elderly or in a caring role
- Experience of delivering foot care
- 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
- Knowledge of podiatric conditions, procedures acquired through training or experience
- Conversant with the use of SystmOne
- Successful completion of on the job training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- 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 of working with the elderly or in a caring role
- Experience of delivering foot care
- 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
- Knowledge of podiatric conditions, procedures acquired through training or experience
- Conversant with the use of SystmOne
- Successful completion of on the job training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Basic numeracy and literacy
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
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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 descriptionJob 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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
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)
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)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.