Podiatry Assistant Practitioner
- Part-time
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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