Podiatry Assistant

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a caring and enthusiastic Podiatry Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include supporting podiatrists, managing footcare clinics, and assisting patients with self-care. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have great communication skills and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave (27 days rising to 33 days)

Access to occupational health

Qualifications

• Ability to assist podiatrists in clinics.
• Experience in running basic footcare clinics.
• Skills in managing stock and clinic preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support podiatrists in surgical and specialist clinics.
• Run basic footcare clinics and conduct domiciliary visits.
• Assist patients with dressings and self-care advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring and motivated

Job description

Overview

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Step into a career thats all about feet! We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Podiatry Assistant to join our specialist team, helping patients stay mobile, independent and healthy through expert foot care. From supporting podiatrists in clinics to running your own footcare sessions, this is your chance to make a real difference one pair of feet at a time.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most. You will support podiatrists in clinics, assist with wound and ulcer care, prepare treatment rooms, and run basic footcare clinics. You may also perform domiciliary visits to support patients in their own homes.

Your day-to-day will be varied and rewarding, with responsibilities that may include:

• Assisting podiatrists in surgical and specialist clinics.
• Running basic footcare clinics and domiciliary visits.
• Supporting patients with dressings, self-care advice and education.
• Managing stock, clinic preparation and clinical administration.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, with specialist services across the peninsula, extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), providing integrated health and social care across community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and patients’ homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

What Were Looking For

• A caring, motivated individual with great communication skills.
• Someone who can thrive in a busy, supportive team.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday working with flexible options available.
• Full training and clear development pathways, with opportunities to progress to Assistant Practitioner or Podiatry Apprenticeship.
• A tailored induction, supportive buddy system, and access to wellbeing activities across the Trust.

A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. There are opportunities for full-time (37.5hrs per week) or part-time permanent hours. The roles are mainly Eastern locality based. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.

Working Pattern: One full time role (37.5 hours) and one 30 hour position available.

Interview Date: Wednesday the 15th of October

For further information please contact: Emma Hervin, Podiatry Business Manager on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Other information

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We support staff through CPD, study leave and development opportunities.

Looking after you We offer flexible working, generous leave (27 days rising to 33 days with service), access to occupational health, staff discounts, and additional benefits including cycle to work and NHS Pension scheme. Salary is not the only financial benefit.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above and, where applicable, download the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust