Podiatry Healthcare Assistant

37.5 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.