Band 5 Podiatrist: 24-Month Secondment, Flexible Work

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Public sector pension

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking two Band 5 Podiatrists to join the Podiatry Service on a fixed-term 24-month basis to support service recovery and improve access to care across Forth Valley.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for foot and lower limb conditions, and work across health centres, community clinics, care homes and patients' homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc (Hons) Degree in Podiatry or equivalent qualification.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Hold, or are working towards, a Local Anaesthetic Certificate.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are committed to person-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with foot and lower limb conditions.
• Work across clinical settings including health centres, community clinics, care homes and patients' homes.
• Support the reintroduction and expansion of preventative and high-risk foot care services.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.

Skills

BSc in Podiatry

HCPC registered

Local Anaesthetic Certificate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking two Band 5 Podiatrists to join the Podiatry Service on a fixed-term 24-month basis to support service recovery and improve access to care across Forth Valley.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for foot and lower limb conditions, and work across health centres, community clinics, care homes and patients' homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.