Generalist Specialist Podiatrist

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

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Specialist Podiatrist (Ref: 208852)

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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

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

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom