*INTERNAL MPFT ONLY* - Assistant Practitioner

Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification. JOB PURPOSE. To provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist. Providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. To provide nail and skin care, including sharp debridement, and education of service users as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist. To provide clinical support and administration. To assist in health promotion events. To support university students on placements where required within the remit of the role. To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory bodys guidelines. Deliver treatment/care including delegated sharp debridement (excluding wound debridement) as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist. To undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks as indicated in an individuals plan of care, supported by Trust documentation and service processes. To undertake Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices (ABPI) and Toe Brachial Pressure Indices (TBPI) tests as directed by podiatrist. To fit bespoke and replace chairside insoles in line with treatment plan. To apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist. To undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist.