Generalist Specialist Podiatrist

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a Specialist Podiatrist in Shetland, providing vital podiatric care and leading service initiatives. This full-time role offers developmental opportunities for recent graduates and experienced practitioners alike, with competitive salaries and relocation assistance. Enjoy living in Shetland, known for its scenic beauty and community spirit.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000

Distant Island Allowance of £2,380

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual with podiatric experience or recent graduate.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service area.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously after development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead aspects of podiatric service delivery.
• Provide high quality care in general podiatry including specialist clinics.
• Manage workloads efficiently in a busy department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Podiatry

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Specialist Podiatrist (Ref: 208852)

Substantive

Full Time Post – 37 hours per week

Can be offered as a development post

Band 6 - Salary Range £ 41 ,608 to £50,702 per annum or

Band 5 (Annex 21 during development), Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum plus

Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum

A Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 is also available

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our small rural team providing podiatric interventions to the population of Shetland.

Alternatively, this post can be an exciting opportunity for recent graduates wishing to increase and develop the full range of clinical skills. Appointment at Band 5 will be for an initial period of supervision and mentorship, with progression to Band 6 under Annex 21, and following this period will have progressed to working autonomously.

The post is based at Lerwick health centre, with other clinics held at the Gilbert Bain hospital, outlying health centres, domiciliary visits and care homes. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

As a Specialist Podiatrist you will coordinate, develop and lead aspects of this service as well as provide high quality care in general podiatry. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in specialist clinics, namely MSK, diabetes and wound care and rotational nail surgery clinics.

If you are a highly motivated Podiatrist who would like to be part of a supportive, caring and compassionate team, then we would like to give you the opportunity to join our team by inviting you to apply for this post. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team player. The Podiatry Service is a very busy department and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to organise workloads in a timely and efficient manner.

There are excellent personal development opportunities and the post holder will be encouraged and supported in CPD and service improvement activities

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager on 01595 743021 or email [emailprotected] Or alternatively contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes & Wound Care Podiatrist) [emailprotected] for an informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services

Interview date: 08/07/25 or 15/07/25

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.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.