Podiatry Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established integrated team of podiatrists working in North East Lincolnshire. We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join use as an assistant podiatrist.

We are a small but dynamic team comprised of podiatrists, podiatry assistants and lab technicians based at Scartho Medical Centre, Grimsby and covering local clinics.

Some previous experience working within a podiatry setting is desirable.

The post holder will independently treat allocated patients referred to the service when they have completed the relevant competencies to do so. The caseload of patients treated will have been triaged or assessed by registered practitioners prior to allocation. They will work jointly with the therapists or other assistants to provide interventions with patients who have more complex needs.

The post holder will assist podiatrists to carry out foot care according to standard procedures and directions. Complete dressing changes for complex wounds following the direction of a podiatrist management plan and using initiative to seek the guidance of a podiatrist when a change may be indicated, before a planned review.

The post holder will assist in nail surgery, following strict aseptic procedures. Manufacture and fit orthotic devices and advise patients on footwear.

The post holder will play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles, educating patients on a podiatrist-directed exercise programme. To undertake a basic re-assessment at each appointment, evaluating symptoms and observations to inform the appropriate care required. To decide when to seek the support/guidance of a podiatrist.

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

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“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.