AGE UK EAST SUSSEX

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Foot Care Worker (Podiatrist)

JOB PURPOSE: To provide a foot care service which includes toenail cutting and an enhanced service (limited to debridement, some offloading and some work with low risk diabetic clients) referred in to the service. The service will be delivered either at designated venues or in the client’s own home.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Foot Care Team Leader and/or Support Services Business

Manager

LOCATION: Variable – Hastings and the mid and east areas of East Sussex.

HOURS OF WORK: Flexible

CONTRACT: Bank Contract

PURPOSE OF POSTTo provide a foot care service to eligible clients referred to the service within the service criteria either in designated venues or in their own homes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery of the Foot Care Service

1. To ensure that the client meets the service eligibility criteria at the start of each session.

2. To work only within the scope of practice which you are competent to complete and within the knowledge framework that has been provided

3. To observe infection control guidance and ensure that best practice is maintained at all times.

4. To make and maintain contact with the Foot Care Service clients to arrange or reschedule appointments as necessary.

5. To deliver a person centred service.

6. To actively promote healthier lifestyles and where appropriate other Age UK East Sussex services.

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7. To undertake a home risk assessment of the clients’ home and a venue risk assessment of the venue on a first visit.

8. To review home and venue risk assessments at each subsequent visit.

9. To ensure that all clients are aware of their next appointment.

10.To complete receipt book and appointment cards for clients and issue accordingly.

11.To undertake banking of all monies taken from clients in a timely fashion in accordance to guidance from Age UK East Sussex.

12.To ensure you have been issued with all the correct supplies with sufficient for any new/prospective clients and to monitor stock levels.

13.To submit expense forms and time sheets to the Foot Care Team Leader by the 8 th of each month.

14.To report any near misses, minor or major incidents/accidents to either the Foot Care Team Leader or the Health & Community Development Manager as soon as possible and record on the relevant form.

15.To work with the Foot Care Team Leader to review and evaluate the delivery of the service.

16.To work within the policies and procedures of Age UK East Sussex.

17.To report any concerns to either the Foot Care Team Leader or the Health & Community Development Manager.

Managing Data

18.To ensure that up to date records are maintained and any changes in the client’s personal circumstances, medical history and medications are amended on the database and reported to either the Foot Care Team Leader or the Support Services Business Manager.

19.To ensure all client information/details are treated as private and confidential in accordance with Age UK’s confidentiality policy.

20.To ensure all client information/details are stored and transported according to Age UK’s Data Storage and Transportation policy.

21.To provide full and complete registers of each clinic completed, including clients that have attended, cancelled appointments and any did not attend (DNA) appointments, to be received by the Foot Care Team Leader by the 8th of each month.

22.To follow up “DNA” clients in accordance with the service’s procedure.

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Staff Development

23.To attend the service’s mandatory induction and refresher training sessions.

24.To participate in supervision, training and development opportunities and other events as appropriate.

25.To keep up-to-date with developments in foot care practices.

Other

26.To work within the policies and procedures adopted by Age UK East Sussex with particular attention to equal opportunities, confidentiality, safeguarding adults at risk and health and safety requirements.

27.To be prepared to alter agreed weekly working arrangements on occasions to be able to attend meetings and events and/or to cover other team members' sickness or annual leave

28.To understand and act within our quality frameworks (currently ISO9001 and Quality Counts)

29.To ensure that template (standard) documents for the service are developed, stored

and reviewed in accordance with the template document procedures.

30.To undertake other tasks and duties as may be reasonably required by the Team Leader

31.To cross promote all AUKES services, products and commercial activities

Training

32.To complete relevant training as agreed with your Team Leader.

33.To be committed to your professional development.

Changes to this document

34.Age UK East Sussex intends to review this document on an annual basis to best suit the changing nature of the role as the service develops. Any changes will be made by mutual agreement.

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Person Specification

Attribute Quality Essential/Desirable

Assessed

Education/Qualification

BSc Podiatry or equivalent and registered with HCPC.

GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in Maths and English.

NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care.

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Experience Demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of delivering good foot care.

Experience of working with older people and an understanding of the issues that affect the quality of their lives.

Experience/knowledge in using risk assessment processes in service delivery.

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Knowledge Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the medical conditions relating to the service criteria and the implications of these for service provision.

Knowledge of team working and the ability to work as part of a team.

Knowledge of the following procedures: first aid, infection control and safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Knowledge of East Sussex.

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Skills and Abilities

An ability to deliver a service to defined quality or regulatory standards.

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Organisational skills and an ability to work flexibly, on own initiative and under pressure

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Competency in use of Microsoft Office Word & Outlook.

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Other An understanding of the principles of Equality and Diversity in service delivery.

A commitment to continuous self improvement.

Car driver with current driving licence and access to a reliable car.

HCPC registration.

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I confirm that I have received and read the above Job Description and Person SpecificationAs an employee of the charity, I understand the duties and responsibilities assigned to me. Furthermore, I understand that these are intended as guidelines and may change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand I may be asked to perform duties and undertake responsibilities that are not specifically set out in my job description but are suitable for my role and level.

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