Podiatrist Cowal Community Hospital

NHS Scotland; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Podiatrist for Cowal Community Hospital in Dunoon. The successful candidate will provide podiatry care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and gain valuable experience. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates and experienced clinicians alike.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours qualification in Podiatry required.
• HCPC registration is necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry care including MSK and wound management.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• May require travel for upskilling and clinical support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidence

Education

BSc Honours qualification in Podiatry

HCPC registration

Job description

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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.

Excellent opportunity for progression as Argyll and Bute is a diverse place to work, which supports those clinicians that are self motivated and forward thinking.

We are looking to recruit a band 5 Podiatrist to our Dunoon team. Working alongside a highly experienced band 6 Podiatrist.

The base will be Dunoon but also covers clinical support on Isle of Bute.

May also require travel between other sites for upskilling and clinical support.

The post is based in a community hospital, allowing continued inter-professional links to multiple health professionals.

Our community teams are highly skilled and are able to provide all aspects of podiatry care including MSK, care of the high risk foot, wound management and health promotion. This requires the successful applicant to have the experience and confidence to handle working as a team but also independently, whilst following treatment plans.

An ability to demonstrate clinical experience would be beneficial but new graduates will be considered for this post and will be supported through Flying Start, clinical supervision and regular peer support.

A BSc Honours qualification in Podiatry and HCPC registration is required for application to this post.

The successful applicant will also be qualified in administration of local anaesthetic and confident in carrying out nail surgery. The Podiatrist should be able to demonstrate a sound professional and clinical knowledge, with understanding of clinical governance and its application.

Of great importance, is an ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to prioritise, plan and organise your clinical workload are also essential requirements. along with a full current driving licence.

Dunoon is easily accessible by ferry from Inverclyde, which is a short drive to the west of Glasgow.

Informal enquires to

Lynn Dalrymple Podiatry Lead Argyll & Bute, Mobile [phone], email [e-mail]

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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