Podiatrist - Foot Protection

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHSGGC is seeking two experienced Podiatrists to join the Foot Protection team across the South and Clyde Quadrants. You will manage a diverse caseload including diabetes, vascular disease and neuropathy, delivering assessments and treatments in community, clinics, wards and patients’ homes.

We expect strong communication and teamwork, with independent practice within HCPC standards. Permanent roles are based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Renfrew Health and Care Centre, 36 hours per

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Podiatry and HCPC registration.
• Local Anaesthesia Certificate and CPD portfolio.
• Postgraduate experience in specialist podiatry setting.
• Experience with complex podiatric and medical conditions.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and work independently in MDT.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of patients with complex podiatric and medical needs.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Undertake domiciliary visits and supervise junior staff.
• Contribute to MDT working and clinical governance/audit.
• Maintain equipment and stock; mentor colleagues across the service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Clinical leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Podiatry

HCPC registration

Local Anaesthesia Certificate

Postgraduate CPD/education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Podiatrists to work within Greater Glasgow & Clyde in the delivery of high standard, patient centred care. This post would be based within the South Quadrant and Clyde Quadrant

You will provide Podiatry services as part of our Foot Protection team, managing a caseload that includes those with complex medical and podiatric needs including; diabetes, vascular disease and neuropathy with associated active foot disease complications.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver care to service users in the community, acute clinics, on wards and at patients own home.

You will have excellent communication skills and will be a good team player who can demonstrate our core values and behaviours of caring, respect, team work, safety and compassion.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

2 x Permanent Roles

Based at 2 Locations - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Renfrew Health and Care Centre

36 Hours per week - Monday to Friday

Part time applications would be considered.

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will manage and organise a diverse caseload of patients with complex podiatric and medical needs, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning within a variety of clinical settings. Responsibilities include delivering specialist programmes of care, monitoring and reassessing patients, undertaking domiciliary visits, contributing to multidisciplinary team working, communicating effectively with healthcare professionals and carers, supervising junior staff and students, participating in specialist clinics, supporting clinical governance and audit activity, maintaining clinical equipment and stock levels, and providing expert advice, support and mentorship to colleagues across the service. The successful candidate will work independently while adhering to local and national policies, HCPC standards and professional best practice.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree or Diploma in Podiatry.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Local Anaesthesia Certificate.
• Evidence of postgraduate education.
• Postgraduate experience, or equivalent experience, within a specialist podiatry setting.
• Experience working with patients who have complex medical and podiatric conditions.
• Demonstrable evidence-based clinical knowledge.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a podiatry-specific CPD portfolio.
• Knowledge of appraisal and Personal Development Plan (PDP) processes.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective clinical leadership and supervisory skills.
• Independent Prescribing qualification or POM-S qualification would be desirable.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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