Foot Health Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 full time B4 Podiatry Assistant Practitioners to join our team as we introduce new ways of working to improve the outcomes and quality of life for our caseload of patients at risk of foot ulceration and those with existing foot wounds.

Who are we looking for?

• Passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients.
• Keen to learn new skills and support the development of our service
• Well organised & flexible professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• no previous experience within Podiatry necessary as support/training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• To work under the guidance and support of qualified podiatrists in podiatry clinics, patient's homes and nursing/residential homes, performing foot health assessment on patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, and to deliver individualised treatment programmes
• To deliver an effective and competent level of clinical care under the guidance and supervision of the podiatrists, including management of nail and skin pathology and wound care.
• To provide appropriate education and support to patients and carers to empower the patient to participate in their self-care
• To support the team in ensuring the day to day running of the service is efficient and smooth i.e., stock control and equipment maintenance.
• To provide assistance during Nail Surgery procedures and manage the appointment booking process.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.