Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Podiatry
- Gradd
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 3 blynedd (Fixed Term)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 333-G-CC-1450
- Cyflogwr
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Peckwater Health Centre
- Tref
- London
- Cyflog
- £30,039 - £31,088 Pro rata inc HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 28/05/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Podiatry Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship involves part of a highly motivated Community Podiatry Team , providing foot-care, orthotic manufacture and administrative duties. As part of the position you will need to complete Support Worker ( Foot care Assistant) Podiatry Apprenticeship level 5 . In house training will be given on orthotic manufacture. While completing the apprenticeship you will be working as a foot care assistant undertaking basic nail care and orthotics/insole manufacture
This is a development post Band 3 Fixed Term with potential offer of a band 4 Footcare/Support worker post on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The service provides foot care to patients with a number of Podiatric and medical conditions such as; Diabetes, Neuropathy, Chronic diseases, ’Wound management, musculoskeletal conditions and Terminally ill patients
- To provide nail/ core podiatry care to patients pre -assessed by a podiatrist
- To undertake the manufacture of insoles and orthotics
- To assist and carryout wound dressing as directed by podiatrists
- To assist in nail surgery and undertake nail surgery dressings.
- To provide administration support to community based podiatry service.
- To be involved in departmental audits
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promotes these on day to day basis.
- To carry out home visits
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CNWL (Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of of London's population, Milton Keynes and beyond.
There are excellent training and development opportunities available within CNWL in addition to local in house CPD opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority for us in CNWL we expect staff to be culturally competent, reflective and open to culturally diversity.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- 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.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSEs English and Maths level 2 (pass 4 and above)
- NVQ level 2 qualification/equivalent or 3 other GCSE’s
Experience/Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with the public
- Evidence of ongoing personal training
- Working within teams.
- Experience of working with diverse client group.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous healthcare qualification/experience as Healthcare Assistant/support worker
- Experience of working within the NHS
- IT training
- Demonstrate awareness of health and safety /First Aid
Knowledge /Skills/Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Manual dexterity skills
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Assist to help move and handle patients who may be immobile often working in difficult conditions
- Good Verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Willing to learn
Meini prawf dymunol
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Understanding of the clinical governance
Additional Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good Practical – e.g. Crafts, skills such as cutting patterns
- Use of tool/Machinery
- Candidates should have the ability to prioritise work and be responsible for own workload.
- Candidate should be sensitive and caring manner to the needs of patients and individuals
- To be flexible to timetable changes at short notice
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nazima Miah
- Teitl y swydd
- Extended Scope Podiatry Practitioner
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0207 685 5601
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Or contact
Sonal Patel, Email [email protected]
telephone 02076855601
Rhestr swyddi gyda Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector