Christmas Podiatrist

This role is only required for the Christmas period initially, however we are also seeking a podiatrist volunteer for our year round service.

Each person who'd like to volunteer needs to sign up individually, and volunteers are not permitted to bring friends, family members, or children along with them on shifts.

If you plan to apply for this role, please note you will need your HCPC registration number and PLI certificate to hand.

You will contribute to ending homelessness by

• Crisis Podiatry Volunteers provide a range of treatments and advice for our guests. When you are homeless or insecurely housed, access to healthcare is challenging. 
• As part of our preventative health work, you may provide general footcare advice and guidance. You may also treat corns and calluses, mycotic and gryphotic nails, blistering and maceration.
• You will be volunteering at our Health & Wellbeing Day(s). These events are an opportunity for members to access a range of health & wellbeing services from the safety and comfort of our Skylight. All treatments are clothed. 
• You will be part of a specialist volunteer team which may include: Hairdressers, Masseuses, Optical Care and GPs. 
• Our training will show you what to expect when running sessions and the type of sessions that work best for our guests.  

Core tasks

Your tasks may include: 

• The Podiatry service team can also refer guests across to Crisis healthcare colleagues if necessary. 
• You will have opportunity to debrief after your shift and report back to the service organiser.

Skills

Who we are looking for

• Qualified podiatrists to treat our guests' feet   
• Qualified podiatrists must provide their HCPC numbers during the application process.

Additional information

• We expect volunteers to comply with Crisis policies including health and safety, data protection and code of conduct at all times 
• To maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all accessible information about guests and the organisation 
• Be positive, productive and have the passion to help end homelessness 
• We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming, remain relevant and are fully accessible to everyone that we help and support. 
• We are particularly welcoming of volunteers from diverse and other marginalised communities, as this helps us ensure the best experience for those that we are here to help. 
• People who have lived experience of homelessness are also particularly welcome to apply.