LJR256429 - Healthcare Support Worker

Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3)

Aberdeenshire Podiatry Service

NHS Grampian

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Aberdeenshire Podiatry Service

Aberdeenshire Podiatry Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of patients across Aberdeenshire. Working alongside Podiatrists and Assistant Practitioners, you will support the delivery of high-quality podiatry care to individuals with a range of foot health needs.

The successful candidate will work in both clinic and community settings, supporting clinical services and helping ensure patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

The Healthcare Support Worker Will

• Support the delivery of delegated podiatry treatments and interventions.
• Assist with the preparation of clinics and treatment areas.
• Undertake equipment cleaning, decontamination and stock management duties.
• Support administrative and patient-related activities as required.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Support patients to manage their foot health and maintain independence.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is caring, compassionate and patient-focused.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good organisational and time-management skills.
• Is willing to undertake training and development opportunities.
• Has experience working in a health and social care environment.

Interviews will be held on Friday 9th October 2026. Due to the volume of applicants, this post may close early.

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.