Podiatry Assistant

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Services are seeking to employ a highly motivated individual to become part of our growing Podiatry team.

Working under the direction of registered staff, delivering foot health education and advice to a designated caseload of patients across the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust footprint. The role will also offer opportunities to develop and gain qualifications to progress into a career within Podiatry

You will be required to work across a number of different settings including, community clinics, Health centres, GP clinics and patients' homes.

You must possess good communication skills, self-management skills and be able to adapt to a wide range of clinical scenarios. The position requires the candidate to have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Previous experience in health care settings is desirable, and you must possess QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health Care.

We have 2 posts available - 1x 37.5 hours at Leyland Clinic & 1x 22.5 hours at Fulwood Clinic.

Please state clearly in your application which is your preferred post.

Main duties of the job

To work under the direction of the registered Podiatry Team, the post holder will be responsible for working unsupervised, managing a caseload of delegated patients from a location most appropriate for the patient including e.g. patient homes, clinics, secure units, hospitals and GP practices.

Assist with the daily maintenance checks within clinic rooms informing senior staff of any potential hazards or problems.

To aid Podiatrists to promote health and reduce inequalities for individuals, families and communities, optimise opportunities for health promotion and Health Education to enable patients to maximise their potential in terms of health and well-being.

To provide foot health education to patients and their carers as identified within their treatment plan

To participate in the LSCFT PDR review process ensuring business priority objectives are met and a personal development plan is maintained and evaluated.

To be responsible for own continuing professional development.

To undertake mandatory training in line with LSCFT policy and attend updates and study days as appropriate to the post.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leyland Clinic & Fulwood Clinic

Leyland / Preston

PR25 2TN

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leyland Clinic & Fulwood Clinic

Leyland / Preston

PR25 2TN

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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