Advanced Podiatrist & Foot Protection & Diabetes

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an autonomous clinician specialized in podiatric care. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care, particularly for diabetic patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and management. Candidates must possess a relevant podiatry qualification and PVG Scheme membership. This position offers a unique opportunity to improve patient mobility and foot health within a supportive framework. For further inquiries, please contact the provided email.

Qualifications

• Must have PVG Scheme membership/record.
• Experience in managing diabetic care.
• Autonomous clinician capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality podiatric care to maintain mobility and foot health.
• Develop and implement diabetic care packages.
• Advise the Head of Podiatry on diabetes issues.

Skills

Podiatric care expertise

Knowledge of diabetic care

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Education

Relevant qualifications in podiatry

Job description

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

BASE/LOCATION: SJH/WGH

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Francia wider information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

As an autonomous clinician, deliver single handedly, or as part of the wider departmental team, the highest possible podiatric care, both palliative and corrective, to patients in a variety of locations in order to maintain mobility and foot health.

Working as a highly specialist knowledge source for diabetic care, postholder is responsible for the development, promotion and implementation of comprehensive diabetic care packages for patients.

Podiatric care encompasses assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in NHS Lothian.

Advises Head of Podiatry re Diabetes issues.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Leanne Stewart - [e-mail], 07929784312