• 10 May, 2016

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Seeking two podiatry interns

Are you interested in gaining experience in an SCP-accredited private practice with busy clinics in Tring and Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire?

Betafeet Podiatry is seeking two interns starting as soon as possible, but mindful of exam schedules and other commitments, who would like to add to their practical knowledge through observation, rotating between the two clinics with the potential to assist with assessments and gain insights into ‘back-office’ requirements that help to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a podiatry business.

The internships will also provide an opportunity to observe and assist in the marketing of the business, particularly through social media.

These internships are ideal for podiatric students who may wish to enter management or set up their own clinic in the future.

See the value of an internship through the eyes of one of our own podiatrists, Matthew Collison, who is based at our Tring clinic:

http://www.nursingtimes.net/…/summer-in…/7002589.fullarticle

These are unpaid internships with travel expenses covered and flexible hours to suit both parties. Transport access will be required.

To express your interest, please contact Betafeet Podiatry at info@betafeetpodiatry.co.uk , sending through your statement of interest, your CV to date and availability.

What would a podiatry intern working for Betafeet Podiatry learn?

• Patient interface (non-clinical, administrative)
• Welcoming new and established patients
• Learning and using the PPS database related to diary bookings, recording/updating contact details and medical history, using the SOAP method for recording a consultation, recording payments in the system and taking payment, improving the use of PPS
• Observing the podiatrist in customer care management as well as various methods of treatment (general foot care, diabetic or neuropathy assessments, verrucae treatments, nail surgery, biomechanical assessments and orthoses advice), the importance of assuring treatment options are fully explained and verbal and written consent given; other advice and potential referral requirements
• General administrative duties such as helping with stock control of podiatry sales items and ordering general office supplies
• Preparing the disinfection of used instruments (autoclave etc) – Hemel only
• Exposure to the requirements of an accredited practice
• Writing blogs and updating content for the website
• There may be scope to help with clinical research and learning techniques relative to bespoke orthotics production (depending on associate podiatrists’ agreement and availability).

Contact Judith A Sullivan, Practice Manager, Betafeet Podiatry, info@betafeetpodiatry.co.uk.