Foot Care Assistant - Diabetes Foot Protection Service

Job summaryBand 3, Foot Care Assistant, Advanced Specialist Podiatrist Diabetes Foot Protection Service An exciting opportunity is now available for a qualified Foot Care Assistant to join the Diabetes Foot Protection Service at NELFT. We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about the care they give to patients and who want to make a real difference in diabetic foot care. At NELFT, we have secured significant and long-term Transformation funding and are undertaking an ambitious and exciting programme of co-design, with our partners in the Integrated Care Board (ICB), primary care networks (PCN) and secondary care. Our aim is to improve and enhance our service delivery to meet the challenges that face our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration. We want to improve patient outcomes to help our residents reduce the risk of developing active limb-threatening or life-threatening diabetic foot problem. In return, we can offer you access to dedicated and personalised training and development, flexible working with our blended approach to new ways of working, and an unmissable chance to be part of something great that will shape the delivery of these services for years to come. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) who has completed the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent. They will be assist in for providing comprehensive evidence based assessments, review and management of our diabetic cohort. They will support the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high-risk. The post holder will be working within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice and professional standards, and specifically embedding Clinical quality guidelines.We provide care within a range community settings across BHR. The post holder will complement the service by using their first-class assessment and communication skills to help develop programmes of care and assist in the implementation of treatment plans. About usProbationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).Job description Job responsibilitiesUse of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.If you think you have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm that you can bring to this exciting transformation, we would love to hear from you. If you are unsure whether you fit the criteria for the role, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat about your experience. Please contact Jody Butler ([email protected]) Please see the attached Job description and person specification, to view more detail about the post.Job description Job responsibilitiesUse of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.If you think you have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm that you can bring to this exciting transformation, we would love to hear from you. If you are unsure whether you fit the criteria for the role, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat about your experience. Please contact Jody Butler ([email protected]) Please see the attached Job description and person specification, to view more detail about the post.Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) Assistant Practitioner qualification Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities Knowledge of podiatric conditions and procedures Skills Essential Excellent organisational and clinical skills Excellent communication skills Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude other Essential Excellent communication skills Desirable A car driver with valid UK Licence Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) Assistant Practitioner qualification Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities Knowledge of podiatric conditions and procedures Skills Essential Excellent organisational and clinical skills Excellent communication skills Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude other Essential Excellent communication skills Desirable A car driver with valid UK Licence Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameNELFT North East London Foundation Trust AddressAcross NELFT sitesRainhamRM13 8GQ Employer's website