Advanced Diabetes and Vascular Podiatrist

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Podiatry Department as an Advanced Diabetes and Vascular Podiatrist with NHS Western Isles. You will deliver essential podiatric care in a stunning rural setting, enhance clinical pathways, and educate staff. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, relocation expenses, and a chance to enjoy the beauty of island life.

Benefits

Relocation expenses up to £8,000

Distant Islands Allowance

RRP value £3,500 per Annum till July 2027

Opportunity for outdoor and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Experience is required in diabetes and vascular care.
• Must demonstrate experience at Band 6 level.
• Commitment to the NMAHP Development Framework needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality clinical pathways for patients.
• Support the Podiatry team with active ulcer and high risk cases.
• Train and supervise staff in diabetic foot and wound care.

Skills

Competency in high standard care delivery

Experience in managing high risk foot

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Podiatrist

Job description

PODIATRY DEPARTMENT

Advanced Diabetes and Vascular Podiatrist

Band 7 £48,788- £56,747 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,349 per annum

Plus RRP value £3,500 per Annum till July 2027

Permanent post 37 hour per week

Role development from Band 6 to 7 under Annexe 20 or secondment will be considered

Relocation expenses up to a max of £8,000

NHS Western Isles are looking to recruit an experienced Diabetes and Vascular Podiatrist or a committed and motivated experienced Band 6 Podiatrist to join their enthusiastic and progressive team based in a rural, general hospital in one of the most spectacular areas of the UK.

Experienced Podiatrists will be competent in the delivery of a high standard of care in a variety of settings and in all aspects of podiatry management, with specific experience in managing the at-risk foot. Podiatrists seeking to develop their role into the Advanced Diabetes and Vascular Podiatrist must also demonstrate experience of working with the high risk foot at Band 6 level. Applicants will be committed to developing through the NMAHP Development Framework.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence based clinical pathways for patients as part of the Podiatry service, supporting the Podiatry team with active ulcer and high risk clinical caseloads. You will have responsibility for developing relationships with all stakeholders of these pathways and, using your leadership skills, you will work with the Podiatry manager to help support the development of a seamless MDT approach to the care of this at risk group of patients. You will have a responsibility to educate colleagues, train staff in diabetic foot and wound care including implementation of integrated pathways of care and delivering on training packages and supervision/mentoring.

This role offers an opportunity to live and work in our beautiful, rural island community and enjoy amazing outdoor and cultural activities such as kayaking, climbing, hill walking, diving as well as a wealth of traditional crafts and music related pursuits. Schools are excellent and children can enjoy a varied social life including dancing, art clubs, music lessons, drama clubs, scouting and running clubs.

You will be joining a team committed to delivering the very best podiatric care including MSK, diabetes, wound management, nail surgery and general podiatry. We deliver care based upon need, via care pathways and Patient Initiated Reviews. The Service is fully integrated, providing both primary and secondary care from modern, well-equipped clinics based in the Western Isles’ three main hospitals.

For further information, please contact: Mrs Sarann Macphee, Podiatry Manager, Tel: [phone] or email at –[e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 16/06/2025