Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge in 2025? Are you interested in working closely with an innovative AHP service? Are you searching for a new career path in the NHS? We have a vacancy for a part -time Podiatry Assistant role within the Bolton FT Specialist Podiatry Service. You will be part of a Podiatry service offering foot care, advice and support across the Bolton Foundation Trust within a number of clinical settings. There will be appropriate in-house training for the role covering both practical and theoretical requirements. This will include hands on skill and dexterity development as well as significant theoretical study/clinical knowledge. You will be responsible for maintaining your own clinical caseloads as well as support for the Podiatrists within the service. You may also have an administrative role to support day to day running of clinics. We are looking for someone to provide excellent clinical care as well as good quality administrative support to the clinical staff and patients alike. You will, therefore, need a range of skills which will include good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communications and have the willing and drive for optimum patient care, as well as a calm, and helpful attitude and a flexible approach to your workload. Main duties of the job JOB PURPOSE To carry out treatment plans devised by the registered Podiatrists in clinics, patients own homes, care homes and nursing homes across various sites in Bolton. To assist the Podiatrists with minor surgery and act as clinic assistant as requested. To assist the Podiatrists with ulcer management and act as clinic assistant as requested. To provide foot health information to patients, carers, general public. About us Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement. As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff. Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per anum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 241-98-IC-25 Job locations lever chambers Ashburner Street Bolton BL1 1SQ Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters Bolton FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters Bolton FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths Desirable Health or social care qualification NVQ level 3 Experience Essential Experience of caring for other people professionally or within the family. Desirable Previous experience of working with the public/ Previous NHS employment skills and knowledge Essential Good communication skills Good computer skills Ability to organise, prioritise and to manage time effectively, working to deadlines Desirable Be able to demonstrate manual dexterity other Essential Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths Desirable Health or social care qualification NVQ level 3 Experience Essential Experience of caring for other people professionally or within the family. Desirable Previous experience of working with the public/ Previous NHS employment skills and knowledge Essential Good communication skills Good computer skills Ability to organise, prioritise and to manage time effectively, working to deadlines Desirable Be able to demonstrate manual dexterity other Essential Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address lever chambers Ashburner Street Bolton BL1 1SQ Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)