Podiatry Support Worker — Wound Care & Patient Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A podiatry support worker role in Cornwall joins a caring NHS podiatry team. You will assist podiatrists in clinics, focusing on wound management and nail surgery, helping to maintain a calm, safe environment for patients.

You will promote foot health information to patients and carers, participate in audits, and work with experienced staff with access to supervision, CPD, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and teamwork essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in clinical settings.
• COSHH awareness helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist podiatrists in clinics, including wound management and nail surgery.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and friendly environment for patients.
• Unpack and rotate stock; assist with delegated duties under supervision.
• Promote foot health advice to patients and carers; participate in audits.

Skills

Good communication

Team worker

Calm under pressure

Education

Maths and English

Level 2 qualification or relevant experience

Job description

A podiatry support worker role in Cornwall joins a caring NHS podiatry team. You will assist podiatrists in clinics, focusing on wound management and nail surgery, helping to maintain a calm, safe environment for patients.

You will promote foot health information to patients and carers, participate in audits, and work with experienced staff with access to supervision, CPD, and development opportunities.