Job overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to join our caring, progressive Podiatry team in Cornwall, passionate about providing clinical excellence. As a podiatry support worker your responsibilities will vary, assisting podiatrists in clinics, mainly in specialised care such as wound management and nail surgery. The role encompasses enabling the team to provide a calm, safe and friendly environment for patients.
1 post of 37.5 hrs a week is available primarily in the North and east area of the county but support at other sites will be required.
The successful candidate will also help promote foot health advice to patients, carers, groups and other interested parties, and participate in audits of service standards.
You will work alongside experienced podiatrists and be encouraged in your own development. We offer clinical supervision, peer review and in-house CPD, plus further training opportunities supported via an individually allocated fund.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Podiatry Team to provide general assistant tasks in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards. These tasks may include:
- General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns
- Wiping down of equipment used between patients
- Meet and greet
- Unpacking weekly stock orders and ensuring stock is rotated and in date
- Carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of our trained and experienced staff
- To report any concerns or issues to senior staff in charge
- To make or receive telephones calls to admin, patients, patient’s carers or GP surgeries
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Experience/Skills
Essential
- Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
- Awareness of COSHH
- Basic keyboard skills
- Good communication skills
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Good standard of education including Maths and English
- Level 2 qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting
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This advert is for Podiatry General Support Worker with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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