Podiatry Assistant Practitioner
Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to play a key role in delivering high-impact care for patients with complex foot conditions?

Are you passionate about wound care, service improvement, and supporting your peers?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Podiatry team, where your contribution will directly influence patient outcomes, service efficiency, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in high-risk wound care during ward rounds and domiciliary visits
• Support nail surgery procedures as part of a redesigned service model
• Contribute to MSK service delivery, helping meet national HEAT targets
• Prepare and manage documentation for the multidisciplinary foot clinic
• Collaborate with data analysts to support Podiatry caseload management
• Supervise and mentor Band 3 HCSWs, including 1:2:1s, annual reviews, and training delivery
• Manufacture and distribute orthotics, supporting mobility and fall prevention

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in healthcare support work, ideally in podiatry or wound care
• Confidence working independently with remote supervision
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for service development
• Ability to travel independently across multiple sites

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Supportive induction and ongoing supervision
• Opportunities for career development and training
• A proactive, multidisciplinary team environment

This post is integral to the continuity and quality of podiatry services across Dumfries & Galloway. You’ll work alongside HCPC-registered Podiatrists and contribute to innovative care pathways that improve lives and reduce pressure on acute services.

Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Lynne Drennan - Lynne.Drennan@nhs.scot

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