*INTERNAL MPFT ONLY* - Assistant Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) to deliver podiatry care in clinic and home settings. You will support Podiatrists with assessments, treatments, and education, while developing clinical skills and contributing to quality outcomes for Staffordshire and surrounding areas.

You will work under indirect supervision, manage a delegated caseload, and help with documentation, service development and patient-centred care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Training Programme (Level 3).
• NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake Level 5 Foundation degree in relevant subject.
• Level 5 foundation degree or Level 4/5 Podiatry Degree or Apprenticeship (Level5).

Responsibilities

• Provide management, treatment and foot health education in clinic and domiciliary settings.
• Deliver nail and skin care, including sharp debridement as directed.
• Undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological checks.
• Perform ABPI and TBPI tests under supervision.
• Fit bespoke insoles and apply dressings per care plan.
• Assist with audits, service development and data recording.
• Support students on placements within scope of role.
• Deliver person-centred care in line with Trust policies.

Skills

Literacy & IT

Independent working

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Emotional resilience

Manual dexterity

Clinical positioning

Education

Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Training (Level 3)

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent

Level 5 Foundation degree in Assistant Practitioner

Level 4/5 Podiatry Degree or Apprenticeship (Level5)

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

*INTERNAL MPFT ONLY* - Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 02 November 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are pleased to offer an exciting development opportunity within the Podiatry Service for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4).

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an existing member of staff with experience in delivering patient care to further develop their clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of high-quality podiatry services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Main duties of the job

Working under the indirect supervision of registered Podiatrists, you will manage a delegated caseload and provide a range of podiatry interventions in both clinic and domiciliary settings. You will support the delivery of person-centred care plans, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely treatment.

The role includes:

• Delivering delegated podiatry treatments and care plans.
• Providing nail and skin care, including delegated sharp debridement of intact skin.
• Undertaking diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological assessments.
• Completing ABPI and TBPI assessments following training and competency sign-off.
• Providing dressings and supporting wound care plans as directed by a Podiatrist.
• Issuing and reviewing orthotic and offloading interventions in line with treatment plans.
• Delivering foot health education and self-management advice.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and activity data.
• Supporting service development, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

About us

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 close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job responsibilities

Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.

JOB PURPOSE.

• To provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist.
• Providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
• To provide nail and skin care, including sharp debridement, and education of service users as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist.
• To provide clinical support and administration.
• To support university students on placements where required within the remit of the role.
• To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory bodys guidelines.
• Deliver treatment/care including delegated sharp debridement (excluding wound debridement) as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist.
• To undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks as indicated in an individuals plan of care, supported by Trust documentation and service processes.
• To undertake Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices (ABPI) and Toe Brachial Pressure Indices (TBPI) tests as directed by podiatrist.
• To fit bespoke and replace chairside insoles in line with treatment plan.
• To apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist.
• To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Training Programme (Level 3)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Willingness to undertake Level 5 Foundation degree in relevant subject such as Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
• Level 5 foundation degree in relevant subject,
• Level 4 & 5 Podiatry Degree or Apprenticeship (Years 1 & 2), or Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working independently and as part of a clinical team and delivering a customer focused service and working to personalised care plans
• Understands the role of a Podiatrist and how the service works within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of Safeguarding and Managing Clinical Risk including incident reporting
• Understand how health psychology can affect clinical outcomes and how health education/wellbeing can be supported.
• Experience of actioning clinical diagnostic investigations and ability to appropriately feedback information to registered professionals
• Experience working as a Podiatry Assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing or physiotherapy assistant

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures including caseload management
• The ability to recognise own limitations and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Emotional resilience to manage sensitive and difficult situations
• High levels of manual dexterity
• Capability to deliver care in challenging physical positions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust