About this role
Job summary
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We are pleased to offer an exciting development opportunity within the Podiatry Service for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4).
This role provides an excellent opportunity for an existing member of staff with experience in delivering patient care to further develop their clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of high-quality podiatry services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Main duties of the job
Working under the indirect supervision of registered Podiatrists, you will manage a delegated caseload and provide a range of podiatry interventions in both clinic and domiciliary settings. You will support the delivery of person-centred care plans, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely treatment.
The role includes
- Delivering delegated podiatry treatments and care plans.
- Providing nail and skin care, including delegated sharp debridement of intact skin.
- Undertaking diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological assessments.
- Completing ABPI and TBPI assessments following training and competency sign-off.
- Providing dressings and supporting wound care plans as directed by a Podiatrist.
- Issuing and reviewing orthotic and offloading interventions in line with treatment plans.
- Delivering foot health education and self-management advice.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and activity data.
- Supporting service development, audit and quality improvement activities.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.
JOB PURPOSE.
- To provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist.
- Providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
- To provide nail and skin care, including sharp debridement, and education of service users as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist.
- To provide clinical support and administration.
- To assist in health promotion events.
- To support university students on placements where required within the remit of the role.
- To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory bodys guidelines.
- Deliver treatment/care including delegated sharp debridement (excluding wound debridement) as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist.
- To undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks as indicated in an individuals plan of care, supported by Trust documentation and service processes.
- To undertake Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices (ABPI) and Toe Brachial Pressure Indices (TBPI) tests as directed by podiatrist.
- To fit bespoke and replace chairside insoles in line with treatment plan.
- To apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist.
- To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Training Programme (Level 3)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Willingness to undertake Level 5 Foundation degree in relevant subject such as Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
Desirable
- Level 5 foundation degree in relevant subject,
- Level 4 & 5 Podiatry Degree or Apprenticeship (Years 1 & 2), or Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a clinical team and delivering a customer focused service and working to personalised care plans
- Understands the role of a Podiatrist and how the service works within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of Safeguarding and Managing Clinical Risk including incident reporting
- Understand how health psychology can affect clinical outcomes and how health education/wellbeing can be supported.
- Experience of actioning clinical diagnostic investigations and ability to appropriately feedback information to registered professionals
Desirable
- Experience working as a Podiatry Assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing or physiotherapy assistant
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
- Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures including caseload management
- The ability to recognise own limitations and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Emotional resilience to manage sensitive and difficult situations
- High levels of manual dexterity
- Capability to deliver care in challenging physical positions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Podiatry Suite Cannock Chase Hospital
Brunswick Road
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)