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Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist Assistant

The closing date is 02 October 2025

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Job summary

Following the appropriate training:

The post holder will assist in the delivery of podiatry.

Implement individualised patient care plans as prescribed by a Podiatrist registered with the Health Care

Professions Council, in clinics, patient's homes and residential homes.

Manufacture, finish and fit orthoses as prescribed by a podiatrist.

To be able to communicate with the public, professional and non-professional staff.

To have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description and Person Specification attached. If any other information is required, please feel free to get in contact.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

844-7449673

Job locations

St Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description and Person Specification attached. If any other information is required, please feel free to get in contact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description and Person Specification attached. If any other information is required, please feel free to get in contact.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

Basic level of education in maths and english
Ability to undertake relevant foot care qualification where required

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in foot care, equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Understanding/willingness to participate in continued professional development

Desirable

Previous work experience in a health or social care environment

Skills and attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
Highly developed organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
Computer literate

Personal qualities

Essential

Have a flexible approach to work
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Ability to empathise with others

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

Basic level of education in maths and english
Ability to undertake relevant foot care qualification where required

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in foot care, equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Understanding/willingness to participate in continued professional development

Desirable

Previous work experience in a health or social care environment

Skills and attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
Highly developed organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
Computer literate

Personal qualities

Essential

Have a flexible approach to work
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Ability to empathise with others

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

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