SHSCT_Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Band 3

Job details

• Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Location: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Directorate: Adult Community Services
• Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
• Contract Type: Bank
• Opening Date: 19/05/26
• Closes: Tue, 02 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

The Trust are recruiting for the role of Podiatry Assistant Practitioner on a Bank contract. The podiatry service operates across all three of the Trust Localities: Craigavon & Banbridge, Newry & Mourne and Armagh & Dungannon. You will be supporting a service that currently operates across Mon to Fri between 8:30am and 5pm. You can express interest in working across a preferred locality area and your availability will be discussed further at interview. If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Podiatry Assistant Practitioner (Bank)

BAND 3

DIRECTORATE Adult Community Services

INITIAL LOCATION Podiatry – location to be confirmed on appointment

REPORTS TO Podiatry Team Lead / Podiatry Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO Head of Podiatry

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will work as a dedicated member of the Podiatry Team, using practical and technical skills to support the provision of patient and client care under the direction of a Podiatrist.

The Podiatry service operates across all three of the Trust Localities: Craigavon & Banbridge, Newry & Mourne and Armagh & Dungannon. You can express interest in working across a preferred locality area.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as an integral member of the Podiatry Service carrying out duties as agreed and delegated by the podiatrists.

To provide basic foot care and supportive interventions as delegated, undertaken within the agreed competency level for the post holder so such is carried out safely and effectively.

To maintain relevant stock control systems to ensure sufficient supplies whilst preventing waste.

Undertake administrative procedures e.g. telephone enquiries, booking review appointments etc.

To assist, encourage and promote patient / client independence through enabling the individual to participate in their own personal care. This may include the sharing of health education awareness.

To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team setting to ensure the effective delivery of services to patients / clients and their carers.

To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who have barriers to understanding or communicating.

To report any changes in a patient’s circumstances or condition, as well as all untoward incidents/accidents to clinical line manager in accordance with Trust procedures.

To organise and prioritise own workload with the guidance of Podiatrist.

To maintain accurate records of work undertaken and keep statistics as required including documenting patient contacts in line with Trust standards.

To treat all patients / clients and their carers with respect, dignity and courtesy and regard all matters relating to the individual and his/her circumstances as strictly confidential.

To maintain effective relationships with the patient and carers and all appropriate members of staff involved with the individuals care.

To participate in all in-service training and the Staff Appraisal and Supervision Process.

To record faults, breakages, misplacements or loss of Podiatry equipment in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

To adhere to all the Trusts policies and procedures.

To carry out any other duties commensurate with the post that may be arranged by Podiatrist.

Take templates for the manufacture of Orthotic devices as advised by the Podiatrist.

Undertake clinical and administrative audit data collection as instructed by the Podiatry Team lead or Principal podiatrist.

Assist in the delivery of structured Foot health education talks to groups both within and external to HSCNI.

CLINICAL DUTIES

Preparation of clinical areas and maintenance of a clean working environment as per Trust’s Infection Control Policies.

Participate in the delivery of foot health education and care for patients in a variety of settings.

To manage the treatment of patients as delegated by a podiatrist according to their treatment plan. To work without direct supervision and be responsible for monitoring patient progress and referring back to Podiatrist when appropriate.

Diabetic Foot Screening

Cutting and filing patient’s toenails

Reducing thickening toenails with a nail drill

Removing debris from the sulci of toenails and inserting a nail pack.

Applying dressings under the direction of a Podiatrist

Manufacture and renewal of silicone orthoses / simple insoles which had been previously prescribed by a Podiatrist.

Removing minor callous with a Moore’s disc.

Giving basic foot care advice e.g. hygiene, use of emollients, footwear etc.

To provide practical assistance to patient

Act as a clinical assistant at nail surgery sessions.

Take templates for simple orthosis

Follow all podiatry service procedures and agreed care plans.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

May 2026

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND Podiatry Assistant Practitioner Band 3 (Bank)

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Adult Community Services

SALARY

HOURS Bank (Ad Hoc shifts)

(You will be supporting a service that currently operates across Mon to Fri between 8:30am and 5:00pm). Your availability will be further discussed at interview.

Ref No: <to be inserted by HR> May 2026

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications/ Experience

NVQ/QCF Diploma level 3 or higher qualification in Health or Social Care OR be currently enrolled in, and successfully completed a minimum of two years of a Podiatry degree course, including completion of all clinical placements

OR

NVQ/QCF/RQF level 2 qualification in Health or Social Care OR 4 GCSEs at grade A-C or above including English Language and Maths or equivalent / higher qualification AND 1 years’ experience in a health/social care related role.

OR

2 years’ experience in a health/social care related role

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.

Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Interview

Knowledge

Evidence and clear understanding of the nature of the post.

Awareness of health & safety issues.

Interview

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants

may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times