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Podiatry Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship
Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
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Salary: | £30,039.00 to £31,088.00 per year |
Additional salary information: | £30039.00 - £31088.00 a year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
Location: | London, NW5 2TX |
Company: | NHS Jobs |
Job type: | Contract |
Job reference: | C9333-25-0477 |
Summary
To provide nail care/dressings to patients including high risk patients within the podiatry department. Provide Core Podiatry care on completion of apprenticeship (under supervision of a podiatrist. To undertake/ assist in the manufacture of insoles and orthotics following prescription by Podiatrist following inhouse training. To issue and advise on Orthotic/Insoles. To identify the risk status of feet including patients with diabetes and undertake appropriate action e.g. inform podiatrist To treat high risk patient with conditions such diabetes, neuropathy, wounds and other chronic diseases To assist with nail surgery, preparation and dressings. To be involved in infection prevention and control, health and safety; this would include cleaning the clinical areas, monitoring of appointment availability, identification of adequate stock levels, maintenance of equipment . To undertake administrative duties to ensure effective patient care; e.g. stocks, accurate record keeping, keep abreast of emails, requesting and helping with appointment scheduling. To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Temperature readings in clinic, Workplace Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Control and waste disposal. To achieve and provide evidence Support Worker Apprenticeship at level 5. Complete inhouse Orthotic/insole manufacture and Care certificate completion if not held.