Podiatry Health Care Assistant

NHS

  • Plymouth
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 21 days ago
Podiatry Healthcare Assistant, 30 hours per week - An extremely varied and enjoyable role with opportunities to work across a wide range of clinical settings supporting Podiatrists to deliver foot and related lower limb care. The service works across the Plymouth and South Hams & West Devon areas. You will receive any necessary training in-house for Podiatry skills and knowledge related to the job.The role will combine both clinical & clerical duties you will work in community clinics, hospital settings and on a domiciliary basis in patients homes alongside general and specialist practitioners including the fields of diabetes, musculoskeletal care, and minor surgery. Clerical tasks will include the support of clinical audit, stock distribution and clinical related needs.Podiatry HCAs will experience the full range of care offered by the service, dealing with a diverse group of patients from children and young people through to our older population. Our HCAs will experience working with foot and lower limb wounds, patients with general care needs and those undergoing minor surgical procedures as well as supporting our Musculoskeletal service. Rotational placement may be included in the role and staff will be required to have the ability to drive daily.Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.Main duties of the jobThe role ideally suits a person who enjoys a varied role with an emphasis on patient centred care who enjoys working with a variety of patient groups.This varied role will include working with the Podiatrists and other assistant staff to support the care of patients:with diabetes and other conditions which cause foot ulcers and other serious foot health problemsundergoing minor surgery procedures in which youll provide hands-on assistancehaving care in their homes, for foot wounds and other needsreceiving general Podiatric carewith a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, helping to improve their quality of life and well-beingYou will also undertake a wide range of supportive admin tasks including but not limited to:stock distributionordering and distributing footwear and orthotic ordersdistributing written patient materialsorganising consent formsauditsAll Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunityAbout usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.DetailsDate posted13 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a yearContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference numberB9832-2025-NM-9992Job locations200 Mount Gould RoadMount GouldPlymouthDevonPL4 7PYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide assistance to the registered and non-registered clinical staff of Podiatry Services in all service settings including but not exhaustively, Derriford Hospital clinics and wards, community clinics, minor surgery and domiciliary care. This will be across all service sites of activity.To provide clinical care including basic wound dressings, compression bandaging and nail care delegated by registered staff, and assisting clinicians by undertaking care tasks such as the preparation of clinical areas, procedures associated with minor surgery and other designated monitoring or treatment procedures. This will be across general care clinics, minor surgery sessions, and specialist care aspects of service including musculoskeletal (MSK) and diabetes care.To provide assistance to patients as required, including basic patient mobility, support and assistance with removing footwear, dressings and devices as directed. Also, to undertake basic patient observations and interventions as required and directed by registered clinical staff.To carry out a range of specific clinical assistant and administrative functions in direct support of the clinical and clerical staff ensuring the smooth running of patient treatment and clinics; including reception cover, stock management and distribution, administration (including the printing and preparation of paperwork), and audit facilitation.The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification."Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide assistance to the registered and non-registered clinical staff of Podiatry Services in all service settings including but not exhaustively, Derriford Hospital clinics and wards, community clinics, minor surgery and domiciliary care. This will be across all service sites of activity.To provide clinical care including basic wound dressings, compression bandaging and nail care delegated by registered staff, and assisting clinicians by undertaking care tasks such as the preparation of clinical areas, procedures associated with minor surgery and other designated monitoring or treatment procedures. This will be across general care clinics, minor surgery sessions, and specialist care aspects of service including musculoskeletal (MSK) and diabetes care.To provide assistance to patients as required, including basic patient mobility, support and assistance with removing footwear, dressings and devices as directed. Also, to undertake basic patient observations and interventions as required and directed by registered clinical staff.To carry out a range of specific clinical assistant and administrative functions in direct support of the clinical and clerical staff ensuring the smooth running of patient treatment and clinics; including reception cover, stock management and distribution, administration (including the printing and preparation of paperwork), and audit facilitation.The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification."Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
  • RSA 2 or equivalent in keyboard skills.
  • ECDL or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Team Working
  • Working in office environment
  • Working in a clinical/healthcare environment
  • Dealing effectively with public enquiries and complaints via the telephone
Desirable
  • Experience of working with or supporting a Podiatry Service
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
  • RSA 2 or equivalent in keyboard skills.
  • ECDL or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Team Working
  • Working in office environment
  • Working in a clinical/healthcare environment
  • Dealing effectively with public enquiries and complaints via the telephone
Desirable
  • Experience of working with or supporting a Podiatry Service

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