Podiatry Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Podiatry Services Team as a Podiatry Assistant. You will work with senior qualified podiatrists and independently to carry out treatments and health promotion for patients in various settings. The role requires an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. You will be encouraged to participate in CPD activities and training. Flexibility and the ability to travel across the Trust's geographical area are essential.
Key responsibilities
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Trust and with external organisations.
- Consider service user's personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care.
- Maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver interventions under the guidance of a HCPC registered Podiatrist.
- Maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of service users and carers, offering reassurance and empathy.
- Work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service, managing uncooperative or challenging behaviour.
- Contribute to the assessment and implementation of programmes of treatment care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a HCPC registered Podiatrist.
Essential criteria
- Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/apprenticeship level 3 in healthcare/social care or appropriate subject with transferrable skillset /subject
- Literacy and numeracy qualification at GCSE / level 2 functional skills or equivalent
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Health Care or equivalent subject
- Commitment to complete the Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner course within a 24-month period if not already completed
- Relevant placements/experience to the role, or demonstratable understanding of the podiatric profession and the role of a podiatry assistant
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability and willingness to independently travel across the geographical area to provide podiatry care in hospital, clinics and domiciliary setting as per countywide service need
Desirable criteria
- Experience in health care delivery
- Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner course
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to the management of Supporting service users, families and carers during the Podiatry care process.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team or previous healthcare/social care experience
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/NMC and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 9d ago · Closes in 4d
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Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Community Podiatry Services Team as a Podiatry Assistant.
You will be working with senior qualified podiatrists and independently to carry out treatments for patients including health promotion. You will deliver high quality professional care within a variety of patient settings including Health Centres, Clinics, Hospitals, Medical Practices, Residential Settings and Patients Homes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with great initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team spirit, as well as being committed to providing exceptional patient care to assist them in achieving their maximum potential.
You will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support and in-house training during team meetings.
You will be required to provide flexibility in line with the service needs and have the ability to work in a variety of locations across the Trust, as the service requires.
Main duties of the job
As Podiatry Assistant you will establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support.
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