Podiatry Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hartlepool, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To work as part of an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb care and pathologies. The role will initially be centered around diabetic foot screening and foot health management.

With experience the role can evolve, treating nail care pathologies, assisting nail surgery, callus debridement, supporting the diabetic foot MDT. Potential to develop as a Podiatrist with funded enrolment onto an apprenticeship to become a HCPC registered Podiatrist.

To implement individualised care program for patients with foot pathology and medical need as prescribed by a State Registered Podiatrist. This will include patients with a wide range of clinical need, including patients who are at increased risk of significant foot problems such as neuropathy, chronic diseases, vascular impairment and wound management.