# Podiatry clinical support worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatry-clinical-support-worker/9815f9fc-5511-4d6f-85a3-993e811a4afa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/podiatry-clinical-support-worker/9815f9fc-5511-4d6f-85a3-993e811a4afa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Torquay - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T14:21:41.776Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Torquay/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Support_Worker/Support_Worker-v8043433 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043433?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for  an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatry clinical support worker,  to be a good team player and able to work independently and under pressure. You will be supporting the podiatrists undertaking nail surgery, wound and assessment clinics. It will require travel to various clinics in Torbay and South Devon as necessary. High standards of treatment and professionalism, adherence to policies and procedures is essential. #CaretojoinusTSD ### Main duties of the job You will assist the podiatry team to deliver high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including: - community clinics domiciliary work care homes and contribute to the development of the podiatry team - community clinics - domiciliary work - care homes and - contribute to the development of the podiatry team You will be: - committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation - providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits. We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon.   We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients  whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details. We strongly recommend shadowing one of our team before applying. Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. ## Job Details We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatry clinical support worker, to be a good team player and able to work independently and under pressure. You will be supporting the podiatrists undertaking nail surgery, wound and assessment clinics. It will require travel to various clinics in Torbay and South Devon as necessary. High standards of treatment and professionalism, adherence to policies and procedures is essential. #CaretojoinusTSD ## Job Description You will assist the podiatry team to deliver high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including: community clinics domiciliary work care homes and contribute to the development of the podiatry team community clinics domiciliary work care homes and contribute to the development of the podiatry team You will be: committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits. We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff. ## Responsibilities For more information on this post, please see job description and person specification for full details. We strongly recommend shadowing one of our team before applying. Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Care Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience **Desirable** - ACC) qualification (Foot Care qualification NVQ Level 3 equivalent) - Care certificate - English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills ### Specific skills **Essential** - Basic computer/keyboard skills - Fine motor skills – for clinical tasks - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Able to prioritise and organise work - Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team - Able to manage stress in themselves and others - Able to offer support at times of emotional distress - Willingness to undertake new skills and training - Able to work as a team member or independently - Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations - To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual - Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust **Desirable** - Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience - Understands the need for strict confidentiality - Substantial evidence of working under delegation of duty - Ability to provide health education to patients **Desirable** - Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health ## Documents - [podiatry clinical support worker (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332079) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.