Clinic Assistant

Core responsibilities Great working environment. Flexibility to have 4 work days week (34 Hours weekly) for continuing education only. (Saturday 9am to 3pm is essential). Treatment-room preparation • Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms between patients. • Set up instruments, dressings, consumables and equipment according to the planned treatment. • Prepare equipment for procedures such as routine nail/callus care, wound dressing, orthotic assessment and other clinic services. During podiatry treatment • Assist the podiatrist with retrieving and passing instruments and consumables. • Position equipment and help maintain an efficient treatment field. • Prepare dressings, padding and other materials as directed. • Assist patients with safe positioning and movement where appropriate. • Enter non-clinical or dictated information into the clinic system where permitted. • Take photographs or measurements when instructed and with appropriate consent. • Help keep the treatment room organised while the podiatrist works. After treatment • Clean and reset the room immediately. • Handle used instruments according to the clinic's infection-control process. • Dispose of clinical waste appropriately. • Prepare patient aftercare materials and products prescribed/recommended by the podiatrist. • Reinforce podiatrist-approved aftercare instructions rather than independently providing clinical advice. Orthotics / biomechanics support • Assist with footwear preparation and basic measurements. • Retrieve orthoses and organise fitting appointments. • Record administrative measurements/information under the podiatrist's direction.