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Podiatry Assistant

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cannock, WS11 5XY

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 September 2026

2 days left

Job description

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As Podiatry Assistant you will establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Consider each service user's personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention at the direction of the Podiatrist responsible for care.

Maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions under the guidance of a HCPC registered Podiatrist and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.

Maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of the Service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be regarding the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.

Work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that must be managed

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/apprenticeship level 3 in healthcare/social care or appropriate subject with transferrable skillset /subject
  • Literacy and numeracy qualification at GCSE / level 2 functional skills or equivalent
  • NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Health Care or equivalent subject
  • Commitment to complete the Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner course within a 24-month period if not already completed

Desirable

  • Experience in health care delivery
  • Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner course

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Relevant placements/experience to the role, or demonstratable understanding of the podiatric profession and the role of a podiatry assistant

Desirable

  • Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to the management of Supporting service users, families and carers during the Podiatry care process.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team or previous healthcare/social care experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively.
  • Ability and willingness to independently travel across the geographical area to provide podiatry care in hospital, clinics and domiciliary setting as per countywide service need

Desirable

  • Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/NMC and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 August 2026

Last checked

25 August 2026

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About the employer

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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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