Podiatry Support Worker

NHS; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Podiatry Support Worker to assist in delivering podiatric care while supporting the podiatric health of patients in Manitoba. This role involves aiding in diabetic screening, providing foot-care advice, and contributing to clinical practice within a supportive team. Candidates are expected to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have experience in a caring role, especially with the elderly. A salary ranging between £24,937 and £26,598 per year is offered, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the elderly or in a caring role.
• Experience of delivering foot care.
• Able to travel independently countywide.

Responsibilities

• Support the podiatrist with foot-care advice and podiatric care.
• Participate in diabetic annual foot screening sessions.
• Assist in minor surgery sessions and wound care.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of podiatric conditions

Conversant with SystmOne

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Podiatry Support Worker

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Work as a clinical support worker to support the three core teams:

• Assessment / Biomechanics
• General Podiatry
• Specialised Podiatry Services

Observe and promote the Trust’s values and behaviours.

Assist the podiatrist to carry out podiatric care and podiatric health‑care education activities.

Implement delegated podiatric care including diabetic screening in a range of settings.

Assist in podiatric clinics including ordering stock.

Participate in the training of new staff.

Participate in service transformation activity with a view to continuous service improvement and value for money.

Main duties of the job

Organisational:

Lead by action and inspire others acting as a role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the organisation.

Clinical Practice:

Responsible for the implementation of delegated podiatric care for patients within a team caseload, seeking advice and support from or referring a patient back to the podiatrist where there is a change in the patient’s needs or condition.

Untake diabetic annual foot screening sessions.

Provide foot‑care advice to individual patients, relatives and carers.

Provide assistance to the podiatrist in minor surgery sessions, wound care sessions and to undertake simple dressing clinics.

Provide occasional cover in the appliance department including the manufacture of simple orthotics.

Responsible for the maintenance of their own patient records.

Participate in the undertaking of patient surveys and audits where required.

Leader in Clinical Practice:

Lead by action, observing and promoting the behaviours and values identified by the Trust.

Demonstrate a flexible approach to their work, helping to meet demands placed upon the service and ensure that waiting‑time targets are achieved.

About us

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester‑Le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community‑based settings and patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented.

Job responsibilities

Provide podiatry support work in one of six localities covering County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Experience

• Experience of working with the elderly or in a caring role
• Experience of delivering foot care

Special Requirements

• Able to travel independently countywide

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, tact and persuasive skills
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of podiatric conditions, procedures acquired through training or experience
• Conversant with the use of SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year, pro rata