The Penicuik & Peebles Podiatrist Clinics
Ying Peng Podiatrist
01968 705097
Employment Opportunities
We’re Hiring – Graduate or HCPC-Registered Podiatrist (Band 5 Level)
Peebles & Penicuik Podiatrist Clinics | Job Opportunity in Scotland
Looking for a podiatrist job in Scotland? Our Peebles Podiatrist and Penicuik Podiatrist clinics are expanding—and we’re currently recruiting a full-time or part-time graduate Podiatrist or Band 5-equivalent HCPC-registered Podiatrist to join our friendly and growing team.
We welcome new graduates ready to start their professional journey in a supportive clinical environment. You’ll be working across two thriving podiatry clinics based in the Scottish Borders and Midlothian.
About Our Clinics
The Penicuik and Peebles Podiatrist Clinics are owned and led by Ying Peng, a registered Podiatrist who has been providing high-quality foot care in the Penicuik area for almost ten years. After years of domiciliary work, Ying opened our Penicuik clinic in early 2022, followed by the new Peebles podiatry clinic in 2024. Both clinics are experiencing rapid growth and offer patients exceptional care with a holistic approach.
Ying is also a recognised expert in dementia and Alzheimer’s foot care, recently featured in The Podiatrist magazine.
What You’ll Be Doing
We focus on core podiatry services, especially for elderly patients, alongside advanced diagnostics and treatments including:
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Routine foot care and nail care
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Biomechanical assessments using:
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Digitsole Pro wearable gait analysis
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Orthotics International foot pressure mat scans
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Prescription orthotics
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Nail surgery (full service)
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Fungal nail testing with instant results
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Electronic medical records via Heidi Medical
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Referrals from a network of sports physiotherapy clinics across Edinburgh, Midlothian, and the Scottish Borders
Who We’re Looking For
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HCPC-registered Podiatrist or graduate ready for Band 5-equivalent work
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Willing to work across both Penicuik and Peebles clinics
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Motivated, professional, and patient-focused
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Interest in biomechanics, sports injuries, or elderly care is a bonus
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Training and mentoring provided – ideal for new graduates
Salary & Benefits
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Base salary plus performance-related pay (shared income above baseline)
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Regular patient caseload with bonus potential
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Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and technology training
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Be part of our future: we plan to open two new Edinburgh podiatry clinics in Fairmilehead and Leith over the next two years
📍 Clinics in:
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1 Old Tweeddale Garage, Peebles EH45 8BA
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22 John Street, Penicuik EH26 8AB
Part-Time Administrator (Podiatry Student) – Based in Penicuik
Are you a Podiatry student looking to gain real-world experience in a private clinical setting? We’re offering a unique part-time role at our Penicuik clinic that combines administrative duties with the opportunity to shadow experienced podiatrists and learn more about the profession.
About the Role
This is an ideal role for a student currently studying Podiatry. You will support day-to-day admin operations across both our clinics—with all admin based at our Penicuik clinic, including for our Peebles location.
You’ll be involved in:
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Answering phones and responding to online enquiries (for both clinics)
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Booking appointments and managing the clinic diary
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Taking payments and confirming patient details
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Handling paperwork such as patient registration forms
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General administrative support and reception duties
When not working on reception, you’ll have access to shadow podiatrists at both the Penicuik and Peebles clinics—observing real patient care and clinic operations.
Training & Development
While this is an admin role, you may be invited to attend voluntary internal training sessions covering areas such as biomechanics, orthotics, and nail surgery, when we are training other clinical staff. These are unpaid but valuable opportunities to build knowledge and confidence.
Requirements
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You must be a current or prospective Podiatry student (HCPC course or equivalent)
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Comfortable using digital booking systems (training provided)
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Based locally and available to work between 1 to 4 weekdays
Pay and Hours
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Paid at National Minimum Wage (age-based)
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Flexible shifts: 1–4 days per week, Monday to Friday
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Based at: 22 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AB
Future Opportunities
This role provides a great entry point into clinical podiatry. For the right candidate, future employment as a podiatrist may be available once qualified, especially as we expand our services across Midlothian, Peebles, and Edinburgh.
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