Joseph McIntyre

Dr Joseph McIntyre is a Lecturer in Podiatry within the DNBSPPR Division at Queen Margaret University. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and an MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery from GCU and QMU. He completed his Professional Doctorate at QMU, focusing on clinical supervision in healthcare settings. His roles have included NHS practice as a Musculoskeletal Specialist Podiatrist and Advanced Rheumatology Podiatrist, transitioning to academia in 2018.

Research interests include clinical supervision methodologies, qualitative research approaches (phenomenology, hermeneutics), and workplace support systems for healthcare professionals. He actively explores supervision models within Podiatry/AHP contexts and communities of practice.

Teaching spans all podiatry programs at QMU, covering musculoskeletal practice, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound), pathology, and professionalism. He currently serves as Programme Lead for the MSc Pre-reg in Podiatry and previously held the Clinical Lead role for all programmes. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and improving workplace support structures across healthcare sectors.