Podiatry Healthcare Assistant

Louder Than Words; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Podiatry Healthcare Assistant to deliver patient-centered care in various clinical settings. The role involves assisting Podiatrists and other staff, performing routine clinical tasks, and supporting a 7-day service. Ideal candidates have qualifications in healthcare and experience in team settings. Competitive remuneration is offered for this role.

Benefits

Training pathways

Protected CPD time

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths grade C or above.
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience working in a clinical/healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered clinical staff in various clinical settings.
• Provide basic wound dressing and nail care.
• Perform administrative functions to support patient clinics.

Skills

Team Working

Public Enquiries Management

Clinical Care Assistance

Education

GCSE in English and Maths grade C or above

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Tools

Basic Clinical Equipment

Job description

Overview

Podiatry Healthcare Assistant, 37.5 hours per week - An extremely varied and enjoyable role with opportunities to work across a wide range of clinical settings supporting Podiatrists to deliver foot and related lower limb care. The service works across the Plymouth and South Hams & West Devon areas. You will receive any necessary training in-house for Podiatry skills and knowledge related to the job. The role combines clinical and clerical duties and may include working in community clinics, hospital settings and in patients' homes alongside general and specialist practitioners in diabetes, musculoskeletal care, and minor surgery. Clerical tasks include support for clinical audit, stock distribution and other clinical needs. Rotational placement may be included and staff will be required to have the ability to drive daily.

Note: This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; refer to the Direct Gov website for eligibility information.

Main duties of the job

The role is suited to someone who enjoys a varied, patient-centred role and working with a range of patient groups. Responsibilities include working with Podiatrists and other assistant staff to support care for patients with diabetes and other conditions that cause foot ulcers and other serious foot health problems; assisting with minor surgery procedures; providing care in patients\' homes for foot wounds and other needs; delivering general Podiatric care; and supporting a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions to improve quality of life and well-being.

Supportive administrative tasks include: stock distribution; ordering and distributing footwear and orthotic orders; distributing patient materials; organising consent forms; audits. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted; early submission is recommended.

About Us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres and health hubs.

We value kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility and collaboration. We prioritise staff development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs and funding for qualifications. Induction and preceptorship programs help ensure a smooth transition into the organisation. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and offer reasonable adjustments during the application process if needed.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change — Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Location: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY

Reference number: B9832-2025-NM-10071

Job Description and Responsibilities

To provide assistance to the registered and non-registered clinical staff of Podiatry Services in all service settings including Derriford Hospital clinics and wards, community clinics, minor surgery and domiciliary care. This applies across all service sites of activity.

To provide clinical care including basic wound dressings, compression bandaging and nail care delegated by registered staff, and to assist clinicians by undertaking tasks such as preparation of clinical areas, minor surgery procedures and other designated monitoring or treatment procedures. This encompasses general care clinics, minor surgery sessions and specialist care in musculoskeletal (MSK) and diabetes care.

To assist patients with mobility, footwear removal, dressings and devices as directed; undertake basic patient observations and interventions as required and directed by registered clinical staff.

To perform a range of clinical and administrative functions to support the smooth running of patient treatment and clinics, including reception cover, stock management and distribution, administration (printing/preparing paperwork) and audit facilitation.

The post holder may need to travel to service users across Plymouth and other areas; a full and valid driving licence and access to a car are required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be considered for the successful applicant. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to work across a 7-day service.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification. Note: the Skilled Worker sponsorship note is included above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths grade C or above
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, Care Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA 2 or equivalent in keyboard skills
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Team Working
• Working in office environment
• Working in a clinical/healthcare environment
• Dealing effectively with public enquiries and complaints via the telephone

Desirable

• Experience of working with or supporting a Podiatry Service

Disclosures and Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be sought as part of the recruitment process.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional information: See above for details on DBS and sponsorship; guidance on overseas criminal record checks is provided in the original posting. Employer details: Livewell Southwest, 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY. Employer website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/