Podiatrist

Nhsscotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Inverness is seeking a Band 6 Podiatrist to provide clinical care and mentorship for recent graduates. The role includes managing high-risk limb wound care and developing advanced clinical skills such as nail surgery. Applicants must hold a BSc in Podiatric Medicine, be qualified in local anaesthesia, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers 37 hours per week, with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Qualified in local anaesthesia and nail surgery.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients with podiatry needs.
• Manage wound care for the high-risk limb.
• Participate in mentorship and skill development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Podiatric Medicine

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.

West Division

Health & Social Care Partnership

Band 6 Podiatrist

Band 5 - Development Post will be considered

Highland Podiatry Centre

24 Abban Street, Inverness

37 hours per week

Work base Portree Hospital

This is an exciting post also open to recent graduates who may wish to increase their clinical skills.

This post may incorporate a significant period of mentorship covering clinical techniques in advance of those usually experienced at college as required. These will include extensive nail surgery experience, Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations, needling / blunt dissections of verrucae, needling / blunt dissections of verrucae, MSK podiatry and wound care management of the high risk limb.

No previous experience is necessary although an understanding of the philosophy of care aims is desirable.

Band 5 Level candidates will be considered although it is anticipated that any band 5 would have to undertake a successful development period the successful applicant would progress to Band 6 Level.

This will fall under Annex 21 development and it is anticipated that the development period would last no longer than 12 months.

This does not exclude experienced clinicians entering the post immediately at Band 6 level.

You will have a BSc qualification in Podiatric Medicine and be qualified in L.A and nail surgery, along with registration with the HCPC.

You will be able to demonstrate a sound professional and clinical knowledge, with understanding of clinical governance, and its application. Of greatest importance is an ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your workload, are also essential requirements along with a full, current driving license.

Informal enquiries to: Michael Gates Telephone: [phone], [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rated basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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