Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a support worker to join the podiatry and diabetes foot protection team in Hounslow.

We are looking for an enthusiastic support worker to join us. Ideally you will come with experience as a podiatry assistant, but full training can be provided for the right person. We are looking for somebody friendly, flexible, calm and compassionate. Previous experience of working in a healthcare field, would be an advantage.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications and the willingness and commitment to deliver great patient care.

As a Podiatry Assistant your role is to support a large team of podiatrists working in the community across the Borough of Hounslow. You will work either under direct supervision or independently.

You will be working in Hospital OPD, locality clinics, patient’s own homes, and residential care homes, so access to your own transport will be essential.

You will hold your own caseload of patients who have been previously assessed by a podiatrist as suitable for an assistant to manage.

You will need a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and need to work at a high level of professionalism and accountability for your own work.

Main duties of the job

As a podiatry assistant, you will provide toenail cutting and foot care to a cohort of patients, following care plans previously prescribed by the podiatrist.

You will work alongside and directly assist podiatrists carrying out nail surgery sessions.

You will also support podiatrists in diabetes foot clinics, both in the community and in the hospital setting – where you will see very complex wounds.

You will keep accurate and timely clinical records of your treatment on our electronic patient record system.

Alongside an exciting and fulfilling support worker role in a valued environment, we also offer:

• A full induction and preceptorship programme
• A supportive environment to develop clinical skills
• Access to a comprehensive online library of training, development, and resources
• Annual leave buying and selling scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Flexible working
• Staff discounts

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. 

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.  

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. 

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.