Specialist Podiatrist Highland Podiatry Centre

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 5/6 Podiatrist to join the Highland Podiatry Centre. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates and offers extensive mentorship to enhance clinical skills in a beautiful region. The successful candidate will work in outreach clinics and is expected to progress to Band 6 after a development period.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HCPC required.
• BSc in Podiatric Medicine needed.
• Qualifications in L.A and nail surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Out-Reach clinics to Caithness Clinics.
• Focus on advanced clinical techniques and mentorship.
• Manage high-risk limb wound care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical governance understanding

Education

BSc in Podiatric Medicine

Registration with HCPC

Qualifications in L.A and nail surgery

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.

Band 5/6 Podiatrist (Development Post)

1 Post - 37 hours per week

Work base: Highland Podiatry Centre, Abban Street, Inverness. Providing Out-Reach clinics to Caithness Clinics - Dunbar Hospital, Thurso & Wick Medical Centre.

This is an exciting post, also open to recent graduates wishing to enhance their clinical skills. The role may include a significant mentorship period focusing on advanced clinical techniques, including extensive nail surgery, Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations, verrucae needling/blunt dissections, MSK podiatry, and high-risk limb wound care management. No prior experience is necessary, but an understanding of care philosophy is desirable.

The successful candidate may initially be employed at Band 5, with the expectation of progression to Band 6 after a development period of up to 12 months, under Annex U development. Experienced clinicians can apply directly at Band 6.

Qualifications required include a BSc in Podiatric Medicine, registration with the HCPC, and qualifications in L.A and nail surgery. The role involves outreach clinics in Caithness, about 2.5 hours from Inverness, with a pool car provided.

This position offers the opportunity to live in Inverness and experience remote parts of the Highlands, known for their unspoilt scenery and quality lifestyle. The role requires sound professional and clinical knowledge, understanding of clinical governance, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a full, current driving license.

For informal enquiries, contact Michael Gates at 01463 241019 or [e-mail], or Rebecca Banks at [e-mail].

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, an area of 12,500 square miles. We are committed to fostering a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork.