249835 (KMc) Podiatrist

Equal Opportunities

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 each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Role Summary

To provide a comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge to a diverse range of patients referred to the service.

To supervise and support Podiatry support workers, assistants and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management for referred patients.
• Ensure onward referral and discharge processes are managed efficiently.
• Supervise and support Podiatry support workers, assistants and students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• PVG Scheme membership/record for the relevant regulatory group; if not currently a member must apply to Disclosure Scotland and be cleared.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and any changes due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, including possible different level of criminal records check.
• Legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Further Information

Further information on the role and required skills/experience is available. For more details, please refer to the official job description and person specification documents or contact the Recruitment Team.