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- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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- Castle Circus Health Centre
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- 19/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the human foot. In Torbay and South Devon the following podiatry services are available:
- Foot health education for patients and carers
- Courses of treatment for painful foot problems
- Episodes of care and review of people with at-risk feet
- Treatment of developmental foot abnormalities
- Toe nail surgery
- Wound care
As an Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner you will provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work with a range of clinics across Torbay and South Devon.
Should you be successful in the recruitment and selection process, you will initially commence employment on a Fixed Term 24 month contract at NHS AfC Band 3 with the view to progress to a permanent Band 4 member of our workforce, subject to evidence of successful competencies and qualification(s).
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To provide nail and skin care and education of patients as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist
- To provide clinical and clerical support and administration
- To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines
- Deliver treatment/care including scalpel work within podiatry as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist
- To undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks including ABPI and TBPI
- To fit insoles, deliver shockwave therapy and undertake foot posture index test
- To apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist
- To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our podiatry department consists of 10 administration staff alongside 45 clinical team members; comprising of our Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support staff.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon and strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients , whilst also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
We believe in investing in you and encouraging personal development. Choosing to take an Apprenticeship with us means you will have a dedicated apprenticeship and education team committed to ensuring you are fully supported in your career development journey with us.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- To undertake a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- To provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist
- To work independently, providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
Please see the combined job description and person specification full a detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and entry requirements
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ level 3
- Maths and English grade c or above GCSE Or Functional Skills at level2
Meini prawf dymunol
- Foundation degree in health care
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- previous experience in health care/feet
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Previous orthotic experience
- Good understanding of health and safety measures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Relevant experience in treating the foot, ankle and lower limb debridement of corns callus, neurological and vascular foot assessment
- Previous experience in healthcare and foot care
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Richard Collings
- Teitl y swydd
- Interim Head of Podiatry and Orthotics
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01803 320666
Rhestr swyddi gyda Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector