Podiatry assistant jobs

People whose feet and legs have been harmed as a result of accident or sickness are the patients that podiatry assistants treat and care for. The job that they do enables individuals to lead lives that are rich and independent.

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Podiatry assistants, who are often referred to as footcare assistants, help patients of all ages who suffer from a wide array of foot and ankle ailments. Take, for instance:

youngsters who have discomfort in their lower limbs or difficulty walking

patients who suffer from diabetes and have circulation issues and are potentially at risk for amputation

persons of advanced years

those who have suffered injuries from sports

dancers whose demanding careers require them to spend long hours practicing and performing, putting stress and strain on their feet and increasing the risk of injury.

patients who need just a brief operation, such as laser therapy or nail surgery, and who can be sedated with a local anesthetic

individuals seeking assistance on their footwear or foot health

Work that you will be responsible for doing as a podiatry assistant includes

Toenail care that includes slicing, filing, and drilling

treating wounds and administering remedies

Making appointments and doing other kind of administrative labor

using insole patterns as a guide

providing patients and those caring for them with advice on their foot health and footwear

Where will I get employment?

Work in the National Health Service might take place in a variety of settings, including hospital departments, clinics, health centers, or GP surgeries. Some podiatrist assistants make house calls to patients who are unable to travel or who are residing in care facilities.

Some podiatrist assistants find employment in private medical practices or specialty foot care facilities.

Entry requirements

To become a podiatry assistant, you do not need to satisfy any specific admission criteria. Employers anticipate a high level of reading and numeracy from their employees and may want GCSEs or an equivalent qualification. They could ask for a qualification in health and social care or healthcare that is either an NVQ, BTEC, or a comparable qualification.

Experience in the appropriate field is often requested by potential employers. Even in cases where this is not specifically required, it would be to your benefit if you had previous experience working in the health or social care industry, whether in a paid position or as a volunteer.

Personal qualities and applicable abilities are required.

Assistants in podiatry are required to be

eager to take care of the feet of other individuals

peaceful as well as comforting

considerate as well as devoted

competent to carry out processes as directed and procedures

open to working alone or with others when necessary

capable of providing patients with explanations of therapy

You'll furthermore need

Footcare assistants are also sometimes referred to as podiatry assistants.

excellent manual (hand) skills

organisation skills

Abilities in communication

client service skills

Training and professional advancement

You will get the education necessary to start a career as an assistant in podiatry. These are the following:

problems affecting the skin, nails, and nails themselves

both anatomical and physiological study

the health of the patient's feet and legs

procedures on nails

There is also the possibility that you may participate in an apprenticeship.

There are certain podiatry assistants who decide to become associate members of the College of Podiatrists. Podiatry assistants have the opportunity to further their education and expand their professional networks by participation in the company's many classes, conferences, and seminars. You have the opportunity to submit an application to become a podiatrist.

Benefits and remuneration

Your typical work week will consist of around 37.5 hours, and it is possible that you may work a variety of shifts, including nights, early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Your compensation will be determined using the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay structure, and you will most likely begin at band 2 or 3.

In addition, you will have access to our substantial pension plan and health care discounts, in addition to 27 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with the number of days of annual leave increasing the longer you are employed by the company.