Job Title: Band 3 Podiatry AssistantLocation: LeylandHours: Part-Time - Tuesday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM), Wednesday (12:45 PM - 4:30 PM), Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a Band 3 Podiatry Assistant to join a supportive team. The role involves providing essential diabetic foot screenings for service users, including risk assessments, sensation checks, and pulse palpations. You will play a key role in observing changes to patients' feet, offering health advice, and ensuring timely follow-up care when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct diabetic foot screenings, including assessing foot health risks and using a 10g monofilament for sensation testing.
* Provide foot care advice tailored to each service user's needs.
* Recognise and prioritize urgent referrals and manage follow-ups as needed.
* Maintain accurate records and enter data on the computer system.
About You
1. Skills: Comfortable with patient interactions, skilled in pulse palpation, and able to use assessment tools.
2. Computer Skills: Must be computer literate to record and manage patient information accurately.
3. Attention to Detail: Able to notice subtle changes and identify risks in foot health.
4. Healthcare experience essent...