Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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 provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, andwill work with a range of clinicsacross Torbay and South Devon.
- To provide nail and skin care and education of patients as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist
- To provide clinical and clerical support and administration
- To 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
- To undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks
- To fit insoles and undertake foot posture index test
- To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist

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, whilstalso 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.
- To undertake a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- 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
- To work independently, providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

Please see the combined job description and person specification full a detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and entry requirements



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