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234481 Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

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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 diabetes 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 (Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week)

Supportive induction and ongoing supervision

Opportunities for career development and training

A proactive, multidisciplinary team environment

Equality and Diversity NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Public Protection Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

Right to Work in the United Kingdom All prospective employees must have an appropriate right to work in the UK. If you require a Work Visa, please check eligibility via the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. We do not provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Informal Enquiries Welcome Lesley Brown – lesley.brown13@nhs.scot

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