Community Podiatrist in Rural NHS — Mentorship & Growth

NHS Scotland; Annan; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and digital/remote working

Induction and mentorship in Wound Care

Flying Start programme support

Continued learning and professional PD

Band 5 peer support group

Leadership development

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway invites applications for a Podiatrist in the Annandale & Eskdale region. The post is fixed term until 30 May 2027 and focuses on community-based podiatry across rural areas.

New graduates can access Flying Start NHS, with mentorship and development. Travel between community bases is required; you will work within a multidisciplinary network and contribute to planning and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary community setting.
• Willingness to travel between community bases as required.
• Proactive and supportive approach within a podiatry team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver podiatric interventions in a community setting.
• Provide preventive, palliative and corrective podiatry care.
• Support and supervise Podiatry Healthcare Support Workers.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Collaboration

Travel - community bases

Job description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway invites applications for a Podiatrist in the Annandale & Eskdale region. The post is fixed term until 30 May 2027 and focuses on community-based podiatry across rural areas.

New graduates can access Flying Start NHS, with mentorship and development. Travel between community bases is required; you will work within a multidisciplinary network and contribute to planning and outcomes.