Job Description

Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the human foot. In Torbay and South Devon the following podiatry services are available:



Foot health education for patients and carers



Courses of treatment for painful foot problems



Episodes of care and review of people with at-risk feet



Treatment of developmental foot abnormalities



Toe nail surgery



Wound care



As an Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner you will assist the team in the provision of assessment, treatment and interventions for our caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work across a range of clinics across Torbay and South Devon.



Should you be successful in the recruitment and selection process, you will initially commence employment on a Fixed Term 24 month contract at NHS AfC Band 3 with the view to progress to a permanent Band 4 member of our workforce, subject to evidence of successful competencies and qualification(s).



Provide nail and skin care and education of patients as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist



Provide clinical and clerical support and administration



Practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines



Deliver treatment/care including scalpel work within podiatry as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist



Undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks including ABPI and TBPI



Fit insoles, deliver shockwave therapy and undertake foot posture index test



To apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist



To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist



Why Work With Us



Our podiatry department consists of 10 administration staff alongside 45 clinical team members; comprising of our Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support staff.



We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon and strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients , whilst also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.



So, Why work with us?



We believe in investing in you and encouraging personal development. Choosing to take an Apprenticeship with us means you will have a dedicated apprenticeship and education team committed to ensuring you are fully supported in your career development journey with us.



Undertake a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care



Provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist



Work independently, providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.