Podiatrist | Flexible Private Practice Role

Recruit Therapists Ltd; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' paid annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Funded postgraduate qualifications

Relocation support

Mentoring from MSK specialist

Run3D gait analysis access

Diagnostic MSK ultrasound access

Shockwave therapy equipment access

Career growth into Senior Practitioner

Job summary

Recruit Therapists Ltd. is helping a Highlands clinic recruit a Podiatrist in Inverness. The role offers a starting salary of £38,000–£39,000 with progression and sponsorship possibilities for exceptional overseas candidates.

You'll join a supportive team, with mentoring from MSK and Foot & Ankle specialists, funded postgraduate CPD, and a clear pathway to Senior Practitioner. Flexible working and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Podiatrist or eligible to obtain registration.
• Newly qualified or up to approximately two years' post-registration experience.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• A genuine passion for learning.
• A positive, friendly and approachable personality.
• A willingness to ask questions and develop.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private podiatry caseload appropriate to experience.
• Provide general podiatry, nail and skin care, corn and callus treatment.
• Deliver patient education and footwear advice.
• Gradually gain exposure to MSK podiatry, gait analysis and rehab.
• Utilize advanced tech including Run3D gait analysis and MSK ultrasound.
• Participate in a structured induction and funded postgraduate development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Curious learner

Friendly, approachable

Willing to develop

Reliability

Education

HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist

Job description

Job Role: Podiatrist

Salary: £38,000 - £39,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Employed

Location: Inverness, Scottish Highlands

SPONSORSHIP MAY BE AVAILABLE

Applications are welcomed from candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.

Our client is also open to exploring Skilled Worker sponsorship for exceptional overseas candidates who meet the role requirements. If you require sponsorship, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Perks

• Starting salary of £38,000-£39,000, significantly above many graduate opportunities
• Six weeks' paid annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Structured mentoring from an experienced MSK and Foot & Ankle Specialist
• Fast-track pathway towards becoming a Senior Practitioner
• Funded postgraduate qualifications and advanced CPD
• Learn diagnostic MSK ultrasound, biomechanics and advanced foot & ankle assessment
• Opportunity to develop injection therapy and Independent Prescribing as your career progresses
• Access to Run3D gait analysis technology
• Access to diagnostic MSK ultrasound
• Access to shockwave therapy and advanced rehabilitation equipment
• Full reception, administration and AI-supported clinical notes
• Relocation support available to help you settle into the Highlands
• Genuine influence over the future growth of the clinic
• Opportunity to be part of future clinic expansion

Why You'll Love It

If you're newly qualified, or in the early stages of your podiatry career, choosing your first "proper" job is one of the biggest decisions you'll make.

The right clinic can accelerate your career by years.

The wrong one can leave you doing exactly the same thing, day in, day out, wondering why everyone else seems to be progressing whilst you're standing still.

That's why we were genuinely excited when we spoke to our client.

They aren't simply looking for someone to fill appointments.

They're looking for someone they can invest in.

Someone they can mentor.

Someone they can help become one of the clinic's future Senior Practitioners.

You won't be expected to arrive knowing everything.

In fact, our client would rather recruit someone with the right attitude, genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn than someone who thinks they already know it all.

You'll begin by building confidence across general podiatry whilst gradually developing into MSK, biomechanics, sports podiatry, rehabilitation, gait analysis and advanced foot and ankle practice.

It's a structured journey, not a case of being thrown in at the deep end.

We also love how realistic and flexible our client is.

They understand that everyone's career path is different and genuinely want to help people become the best clinicians they can be.

If you're ambitious, enjoy learning and want to look back in five years' time and be amazed by how much you've developed, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.

And let's not forget where you'll be living.

Imagine finishing work and being only minutes away from mountains, beaches, forests and some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the UK.

All About You

This role would suit someone who is excited about building a long-term career rather than simply finding their next job.

You'll ideally have:

• HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist (or be eligible to obtain HCPC registration)
• Newly qualified status or up to approximately two years' post-registration experience
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• A genuine passion for learning
• A positive, friendly and approachable personality
• A willingness to ask questions and develop
• Pride in delivering excellent patient care
• Eligibility to work in the UK, or the ability to meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements

You do not need experience in advanced MSK, biomechanics or diagnostic ultrasound.

That's exactly what you'll be supported to learn.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is:

• Curious
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Open to feedback
• Excited about becoming an exceptional clinician

Who Is This Role Perfect For?

This opportunity could be perfect if...

• You're graduating soon and want the best possible start to your career.
• You're newly qualified but feel your current role isn't stretching you.
• You'd love a mentor who genuinely enjoys teaching.
• You're fascinated by MSK, biomechanics and sports injuries.
• You eventually want to become an Advanced or Senior Podiatrist.
• You enjoy learning and want funded postgraduate development.
• You'd like to work somewhere where you'll be known as a person, not just another employee.

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll begin by managing a varied private podiatry caseload appropriate to your level of experience, including:

• General podiatry
• Nail and skin care
• Corn and callus treatment
• Verruca management
• Ingrowing toenail treatment
• Routine foot care
• Patient education
• Footwear advice

As your confidence grows, you'll gradually gain exposure to:

• MSK podiatry
• Foot and ankle rehabilitation
• Sports injuries
• Biomechanics
• Orthotic assessment and prescription
• Gait assessment
• Shockwave therapy
• Diagnostic MSK ultrasound
• Advanced foot and ankle assessment

Rather than expecting you to know everything from day one, our client believes in supporting clinicians to develop safely and confidently at a pace that's right for them.

Working Hours and Environment

This is a full-time employed position, although flexibility is something our client genuinely values.

Ideally, they'd love someone to join around the beginning of 2027, allowing time to plan a structured induction and development programme.

However, they appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different.

Whether you're graduating slightly later, completing a notice period or relocating to the Highlands, they're happy to explore a start date that works for the right person.

Typical clinic hours are:

• Monday to Friday: approximately 8:30am / 9:00am until 5:00pm / 5:30pm
• Around one Saturday morning per month
• No routine evening clinics

The clinic is centrally located in Inverness with excellent reception support, modern facilities and advanced technology throughout.

Driving isn't essential.

Reaching Your Potential

This is where this opportunity really stands apart.

Many graduate roles promise development.

Our client has built an entire career pathway around it.

You'll receive ongoing mentoring from an experienced clinician with specialist expertise in:

• MSK podiatry
• Sports injuries
• Foot and ankle rehabilitation
• Diagnostic MSK ultrasound
• Biomechanics
• Gait analysis

You'll also have access to advanced technology including:

• Run3D gait analysis
• Diagnostic MSK ultrasound
• Shockwave therapy
• Advanced rehabilitation equipment
• Orthotic assessment technology

As your skills develop, you'll be supported with funded postgraduate training and advanced CPD, helping you progress towards becoming one of the clinic's future Senior Practitioners.

This isn't about rushing you.

It's about giving you every opportunity to become the very best podiatrist you can be.

Relocating to Inverness

Moving to the Scottish Highlands is a big step, and our client genuinely understands that because they've made that journey themselves.

Relocation support is available to help with those first few months, including assistance towards initial accommodation costs while you get settled.

If you've been looking for an opportunity to combine outstanding career development with an incredible lifestyle, it's hard to think of many better places to do it.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates, including exceptional international podiatrists who may require Skilled Worker sponsorship.