Job summary
This Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship involves part of a highly motivated Community Podiatry Team , providing foot-care, orthotic manufacture and administrative duties. As part of the position you will need to complete Support Worker ( Foot care Assistant) Podiatry Apprenticeship level 5 . In house training will be given on orthotic manufacture. While completing the apprenticeship you will be working as a foot care assistant undertaking basic nail care and orthotics/insole manufacture
This is a development post Band 3 Fixed Term with potential offer of a band 4 Footcare/Support worker post on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
The service provides foot care to patients with a number of Podiatric and medical conditions such as; Diabetes, Neuropathy, Chronic diseases, 'Wound management, musculoskeletal conditions and Terminally ill patients
- To provide nail/ core podiatry care to patients pre -assessed by a podiatrist
- To undertake the manufacture of insoles and orthotics
- To assist and carryout wound dressing as directed by podiatrists
- To assist in nail surgery and undertake nail surgery dressings.
- To provide administration support to community based podiatry service.
- To be involved in departmental audits
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promotes these on day to day basis.
- To carry out home visits
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism
About us
CNWL (Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of of London's population, Milton Keynes and beyond.
There are excellent training and development opportunities available within CNWL in addition to local in house CPD opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority for us in CNWL we expect staff to be culturally competent, reflective and open to culturally diversity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide nail care/dressings to patients including high risk patients within the podiatry department. Provide Core Podiatry care on completion of apprenticeship (under supervision of a podiatrist.
- To undertake/ assist in the manufacture of insoles and orthotics following prescription by Podiatrist following inhouse training. To issue and advise on Orthotic/Insoles.
- To identify the risk status of feet including patients with diabetes and undertake appropriate action e.g. inform podiatrist
- To treat high risk patient with conditions such diabetes, neuropathy, wounds and other chronic diseases
- To assist with nail surgery, preparation and dressings.
- To be involved in infection prevention and control, health and safety; this would include cleaning the clinical areas, monitoring of appointment availability, identification of adequate stock levels, maintenance of equipment .
- To undertake administrative duties to ensure effective patient care; e.g. stocks, accurate record keeping, keep abreast of emails, requesting and helping with appointment scheduling.
- To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Temperature readings in clinic, Workplace Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Control and waste disposal.
- To achieve and provide evidence Support Worker Apprenticeship at level 5.
- Complete inhouse Orthotic/insole manufacture and Care certificate completion if not held.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide nail care/dressings to patients including high risk patients within the podiatry department. Provide Core Podiatry care on completion of apprenticeship (under supervision of a podiatrist.
- To undertake/ assist in the manufacture of insoles and orthotics following prescription by Podiatrist following inhouse training. To issue and advise on Orthotic/Insoles.
- To identify the risk status of feet including patients with diabetes and undertake appropriate action e.g. inform podiatrist
- To treat high risk patient with conditions such diabetes, neuropathy, wounds and other chronic diseases
- To assist with nail surgery, preparation and dressings.
- To be involved in infection prevention and control, health and safety; this would include cleaning the clinical areas, monitoring of appointment availability, identification of adequate stock levels, maintenance of equipment .
- To undertake administrative duties to ensure effective patient care; e.g. stocks, accurate record keeping, keep abreast of emails, requesting and helping with appointment scheduling.
- To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Temperature readings in clinic, Workplace Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Control and waste disposal.
- To achieve and provide evidence Support Worker Apprenticeship at level 5.
- Complete inhouse Orthotic/insole manufacture and Care certificate completion if not held.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GCSEs English and Maths level 2 (pass 4 and above)
- NVQ level 2 qualification/equivalent or 3 other GCSE's
Experience/Training
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Evidence of ongoing personal training
- Working within teams.
- Experience of working with diverse client group.
Desirable
- Previous healthcare qualification/experience as Healthcare Assistant/support worker
- Experience of working within the NHS
- IT training
- Demonstrate awareness of health and safety /First Aid
Knowledge /Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity skills
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Assist to help move and handle patients who may be immobile often working in difficult conditions
- Good Verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Willing to learn
Desirable
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Understanding of the clinical governance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good Practical - e.g. Crafts, skills such as cutting patterns
- Use of tool/Machinery
- Candidates should have the ability to prioritise work and be responsible for own workload.
- Candidate should be sensitive and caring manner to the needs of patients and individuals
- To be flexible to timetable changes at short notice
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GCSEs English and Maths level 2 (pass 4 and above)
- NVQ level 2 qualification/equivalent or 3 other GCSE's
Experience/Training
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
- Evidence of ongoing personal training
- Working within teams.
- Experience of working with diverse client group.
Desirable
- Previous healthcare qualification/experience as Healthcare Assistant/support worker
- Experience of working within the NHS
- IT training
- Demonstrate awareness of health and safety /First Aid
Knowledge /Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity skills
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Assist to help move and handle patients who may be immobile often working in difficult conditions
- Good Verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow systems or process of work
- Willing to learn
Desirable
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Understanding of the clinical governance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good Practical - e.g. Crafts, skills such as cutting patterns
- Use of tool/Machinery
- Candidates should have the ability to prioritise work and be responsible for own workload.
- Candidate should be sensitive and caring manner to the needs of patients and individuals
- To be flexible to timetable changes at short notice
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
