Podiatry Assistant

In this role, you will work alongside registered Podiatrists to deliver care to patients with complex medical needs who are at high risk of foot complications, including those with diabetes. You will support a range of clinical activities, including assisting with treatments, wound care, delegated assessments, and providing foot health advice to promote self-management.
Our service cares for adult and paediatric patients across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, delivering clinics in community settings as well as supporting specialist services such as multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinics, mental health, and offender health.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your skills while contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care., Works as part of the Community Podiatry Team to support the delivery of care to clients in the community.
Will undertake a range of activities, having received training, and been assessed as competent (Sirona Band 3 Podiatry Assistant Competency Framework).
Will carry out extended roles in the following areas (the list is not exhaustive) once trained and competent to do so -
+ Nail cut clinics/domiciliary visits
+ Blood glucose monitoring
+ Observations (NEWs2, ABPI's/TPI's)
+ Wound care (non-complex) following set protocol/treatment plans
+ Pressure Ulcer Prevention
+ Foot screening (diabetes)
+ Assist in nail surgery/nail surgery re-dressings
+ Monitoring supplies and maintaining stock levels as delegated.
+ Providing support and cover for team administration duties when required
+ Provide support to other clinical staff across the team when required where multiple staff are required to provide clinical care

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
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