Specialist Generalist Podiatrist

NHS National Services Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Podiatrists to join a progressive team in a stunning rural location. This role offers a unique opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment. The department is committed to staff development, providing access to excellent training facilities and a diverse range of clinical experiences. With a focus on delivering exceptional podiatric care, this position promises a rewarding career path in a picturesque setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premium

Training Opportunities

Clinical Skills Centre Access

Post-Graduate Library Access

Qualifications

• Competence in delivering high standard podiatric care in various settings.
• New graduates will gain experience in MSK, wound care, and nail surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join an enthusiastic team delivering podiatric care including MSK and diabetes management.
• Opportunity to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Podiatry Management

MSK Assessment

Wound Care

Nail Surgery

Orthotic Manufacture

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Tools

Clinical Skills Centre

Sim Lab

Post-Graduate Library

Orthotics Laboratory

Job description

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.

Specialist Generalist Podiatrist

Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 pro rata

Or Band 5 Developmental Post £31,892 - £39,735 pro rata

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 pro rata

In addition to the above, this post carries a £3,500 annual Recruitment and Retention premium

37 hr post and 13 hr post

Permanent post

NHS Western Isles are looking to recruit Podiatrists to join their enthusiastic and progressive team based in a rural, general hospital in one of the most spectacular areas of the UK.

The potential exists for either an experienced Podiatrist specialising in general practice (Band 6) or a recent graduate who wishes to develop their clinical skills. The latter role would initially be at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 under Annexe T.

Experienced Podiatrists will be competent in the delivery of a high standard of care in a variety of settings and in all aspects of podiatry management.

New graduates will have the opportunity to gain experience within MSK, wound care, advanced vascular assessments, nail surgery, and orthotic manufacture with the possibility of specialising depending upon their area of interest.

The Podiatry Department is committed to recognising and developing the skills of its staff, and we encourage all the team to undertake training both locally and on the mainland. On site we have an excellent Clinical Skills Centre, Sim Lab, post-graduate library, and small orthotics laboratory.

We currently have 3.84 WTE podiatrists who specialise in General Practice along with two Extended Scope Practitioners. You will be joining a team committed to delivering the very best podiatric care including MSK, diabetes, wound management, nail surgery, and general podiatry.

For further information regarding this post please contact Sarann Macphee, Podiatry Manager, Tel: [phone] or email at – [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

Closing Date 11th January 2025