Podiatry Assistant: Rural Foot Care Specialist

Ncic; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le​

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC's Podiatry Department in Carlisle seeks a Band 3 Podiatry Assistant to deliver foot care and education, under supervision of a podiatrist. The role covers clinics, care homes, and patients' homes, with responsibilities in nail care, wound care, insoles, and data entry in the electronic health record.

You will work across multiple sites in North Cumbria, maintain stock, assist with nail surgery, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive team committed to safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent at grade C or above
• Undertaking or willingness to complete recognised Podiatry Assistant qualification or NVQ based equivalent
• Understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated podiatric/foot care to patients, including nail care
• Assist with vascular assessments using specialist equipment
• Provide basic wound care under supervision of a podiatrist
• Prepare and assist the podiatrist during nail surgery and other treatments
• Renewal of palliative/functional insoles or silicone devices
• Provide support to registered podiatrists in high-risk clinics
• Refer patients to podiatrist when specialist treatment is needed
• Work across clinics, residential homes and patients' homes
• Maintain clinical stock at main clinics
• Care for instruments/equipment per guidelines
• Maintain accurate patient records and enter data in electronic health records
• Deliver health education talks as delegated by podiatrist

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Training willingness

Education

Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

GCSE English and Maths

Podiatry Assistant qualification or NVQ

Understanding of clinical governance

Tools

EMiS Web

Job description

NCIC's Podiatry Department in Carlisle seeks a Band 3 Podiatry Assistant to deliver foot care and education, under supervision of a podiatrist. The role covers clinics, care homes, and patients' homes, with responsibilities in nail care, wound care, insoles, and data entry in the electronic health record.

You will work across multiple sites in North Cumbria, maintain stock, assist with nail surgery, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive team committed to safe, high-quality care.