Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting development opportunity within the Podiatry Service for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4).

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an existing member of staff with experience in delivering patient care to further develop their clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of high-quality podiatry services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Main duties of the job
Working under the indirect supervision of registered Podiatrists, you will manage a delegated caseload and provide a range of podiatry interventions in both clinic and domiciliary settings. You will support the delivery of person-centred care plans, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely treatment.

The role includes:

• Delivering delegated podiatry treatments and care plans.
• Providing nail and skin care, including delegated sharp debridement of intact skin.
• Undertaking diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological assessments.
• Completing ABPI and TBPI assessments following training and competency sign-off.
• Providing dressings and supporting wound care plans as directed by a Podiatrist.
• Issuing and reviewing orthotic and offloading interventions in line with treatment plans.
• Delivering foot health education and self-management advice.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and activity data.
• Supporting service development, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (Agenda for Change, Band 4)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Closing date 02 November 2026

Essential qualifications

• Completed Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Training Programme (Level 3)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Willingness to undertake Level 5 Foundation degree in relevant subject such as Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship Level 5

Essential experience

• Experience of working independently and as part of a clinical team and delivering a customer focused service and working to personalised care plans
• Understands the role of a Podiatrist and how the service works within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of Safeguarding and Managing Clinical Risk including incident reporting
• Understand how health psychology can affect clinical outcomes and how health education/wellbeing can be supported.
• Experience of actioning clinical diagnostic investigations and ability to appropriately feedback information to registered professionals

Essential skills

• Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures including caseload management
• The ability to recognise own limitations and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Emotional resilience to manage sensitive and difficult situations
• High levels of manual dexterity
• Capability to deliver care in challenging physical positions

Desirable

• Level 5 foundation degree in relevant subject
• Level 4 & 5 Podiatry Degree or Apprenticeship (Years 1 & 2), or Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)
• Experience working as a Podiatry Assistant or closely related work e.g. nursing or physiotherapy assistant

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact
Clinical Lead: Kelly Carrothers, Kelly.Carrothers@mpft.nhs.uk, 07811096582

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found at www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus