Podiatry Assistant - King's Lynn, United Kingdom - Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
3 weeks ago
Description
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our team of Podiatrists in delivering quality foot health services in West Norfolk.
Podiatry Assistants assist Podiatrists to carry out foot care, surgery and health promotion in a variety of locations and settings, according to standard procedures and direction.
Podiatry assistants also undertake the role of assistant in surgery and foot screening following protocol.
Some work is undertaken without direct supervision, and with a podiatrist available by phone, so you will need to work independently and as part of a team.
This is a rare and amazing opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive AHP team whilst learning new skills.
The role of Podiatry Assistant is an ideal springboard if you are considering a career in Podiatry, via an apprenticeship or traditional entry route.
To assist podiatrists to carry out foot care and health promotion activities, according to standard procedures and direction. Caseload will consist of patients who have been assessed by a podiatrist, and care plan delegated to the assistant.Foot care for vulnerable patients unable to self care - including drilling nails
Provide dressings clinics - changing dressing for patients delegated by a podiatrist
Assistant in nail surgery clinics
Diabetic foot screening.
To undertake a basic re-assessments, to analyse the facts, and make judgements to inform the care provided. To decide when to seek the support/guidance of a podiatrist.
To be proactive in managing in own time
To provide spontaneous and planned basic advice, teaching and instruction to patients, and carers to ensure the aims of podiatry are met and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To gain valid informed consent
To be responsible for organising delivering patient education groups.
To maintain clinical records in line with Trust Policy and Professional Standards.
To undertake audits and some clerical tasks
Stock ordering and control
Norfolk Community Health and Care is a community Trust working over many locations in Norfolk providing care to patients.
The podiatry team works at many locations and this post is mainly based in the west but the post holder may be expected to travel to any location within the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients and perform as an assistant in surgery.
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