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Main area
Podiatry
Grade
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Contract
Apprenticeship: 3 years (Fixed Term)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
333-G-CC-1450-B
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peckwater Health Centre
Town
London
Salary
£31,554 - £33,270 Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2026 23:59

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Podiatry Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

 

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our   Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

This Footcare Assistant Apprenticeship involves part of a highly motivated Community Podiatry Team , providing foot-care, orthotic manufacture and  administrative duties.  As part of the position you will need to complete Support Worker ( Foot care Assistant) Podiatry Apprenticeship level 5 . In house training will be given on orthotic manufacture. While completing the apprenticeship you will be working as a foot care assistant undertaking basic nail care and orthotics/insole manufacture 

This is a development post  Band 3 Fixed Term with potential offer of a band 4 Footcare/Support worker post on successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Main duties of the job

The service provides foot care to patients with a number of Podiatric and medical conditions such as; Diabetes, Neuropathy, Chronic diseases, ’Wound management, musculoskeletal conditions and Terminally ill patients

  • To provide nail/ core podiatry care to patients pre -assessed by a podiatrist
  • To undertake the manufacture of insoles and orthotics
  • To assist and carryout wound dressing as directed by podiatrists
  • To assist in nail surgery and undertake nail surgery dressings.
  • To provide administration support to community  based podiatry service.
  • To be involved in departmental audits
  • Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promotes these on day to day basis.
  • To carry out home visits
  • Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism

Working for our organisation

CNWL (Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of of London's population, Milton Keynes and beyond.

There are excellent training and development opportunities available within CNWL in addition to local in house CPD opportunities.  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority for us in CNWL we expect staff to be culturally competent, reflective and open to culturally diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To provide nail care/dressings to patients including high risk patients within the podiatry department.  Provide Core Podiatry care on completion of apprenticeship (under supervision of a podiatrist.      
  • To undertake/ assist in the manufacture of insoles and orthotics following prescription by Podiatrist following inhouse training.  To issue and advise on Orthotic/Insoles.
  • To identify the risk status of feet including patients with diabetes and undertake appropriate action e.g. inform podiatrist 
  • To treat high risk patient with conditions such diabetes, neuropathy, wounds and other chronic diseases 
  • To assist with nail surgery, preparation and dressings.
  • To be involved in infection prevention and control, health and safety; this would include cleaning the clinical areas, monitoring of appointment availability, identification of adequate stock levels, maintenance of equipment .
  • To undertake administrative duties to ensure effective patient care; e.g. stocks, accurate record keeping, keep abreast of emails, requesting and helping with appointment scheduling.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Temperature readings in clinic, Workplace Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Control and waste disposal.
  • To achieve and provide evidence Support Worker Apprenticeship at level 5. 
  • Complete inhouse Orthotic/insole manufacture and Care certificate completion if not held.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs English and Maths level 2 (pass 4 and above)
  • NVQ level 2 qualification/equivalent or 3 other GCSE’s

Experience/Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Evidence of ongoing personal training
  • Working within teams.
  • Experience of working with diverse client group.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous healthcare qualification/experience as Healthcare Assistant/support worker
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • IT training
  • Demonstrate awareness of health and safety /First Aid

Knowledge /Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Manual dexterity skills
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to follow systems or process of work
  • Assist to help move and handle patients who may be immobile often working in difficult conditions
  • Good Verbal communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to follow systems or process of work
  • Willing to learn
Desirable criteria
  • Confidentiality and record keeping
  • Understanding of the clinical governance

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Good Practical – e.g. Crafts, skills such as cutting patterns
  • Use of tool/Machinery
  • Candidates should have the ability to prioritise work and be responsible for own workload.
  • Candidate should be sensitive and caring manner to the needs of patients and individuals
  • To be flexible to timetable changes at short notice
  • Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerEmployers for CarersPurple SpaceHealthy Workplace - Excellence 2018Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Autistic SocietyDisability confident committedStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.AccessAbleStonewall Gold 2022Step into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Gold 2024Working Chance - unlocking women's potentialProud Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nazima Miah
Job title
Extended Scope Podiatry Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 685 5601
Additional information

Or contact

Sonal Patel,  Email [email protected]

telephone 02076855601 

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London
NW6 5FA
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