Assistant Practitioner- Podiatry B4

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We have an excellent opportunity for podiatrists who anticipate registering with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Our fully funded learning programme will support you to transition from new graduate to practitioner while you await HCPC registration. Candidates who successfully achieve registration will be eligible to apply for Band 5 posts within NHS Boards.

We offer a structured development opportunity to support and consolidate knowledge, skills and competence in supportive learning environments. Your individual learning and support framework will have full mentorship support from our team of practice educators and practice development.

• Provide podiatric care in a variety of clinical environments where you are supported by your mentor using various supervisory methods.
• Provide a high level of care both palliative and corrective as part of an agreed care plan whilst liaising with or referring to other Health Care Professionals (HCPs) or agencies as appropriate.
• Plan and organise your own workload to ensure effective caseload management of a diverse range of patients.

You will be educated to BSc (Hons) in Podiatry anticipating successful completion in academic year 2024‑25 (June 2025). You will demonstrate the ability to work on your own and as a team member and be able to prioritise, plan and organise workload.

You will develop a portfolio to demonstrate learning and development.

Adapt your learning needs through reflective practice and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills.

Read and understand the HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

Band 4 Associate Practitioner to Band 5 Staff Member.

NHSGGC – Podiatry:
New Band 5.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Clinical Education Coordinator - Pamela Price via Pamela.pricet or .

In person interviews for these posts will take place on the 4th and/or 5th and/or 6th March 2026.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included…