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PODIATRY DEPARTMENT
Podiatrist Specialising in General Practice
Band 5 - £28,384 - £35,365 per annum
Band 6 - £35,522- £43,286 per annum
plus Distant Islands Allowance -£1,201per annum
37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Permanent
#wipodiatry
NHS Western Isles are looking to recruit a Podiatrist 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 21
· 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 opportunity to gain experience within MSK, wound care, advanced vascular assessments, nail surgery and orthotic manufacture with the possibility of specialising depending upon your area of interest
We currently have 3.2 WTE podiatrists who specialise in General Practice along with two Extended Scope Practitioners (Woundcare and MSK). The Service provides both primary and secondary care from modern, well-equipped clinics based in the three main hospitals across the islands. The successful candidate will be based in the Western Isles Hospital, a 50-bed rural general hospital.
You will be joining a team committed to delivering the very best podiatric care including wound management, nail surgery, MSK and new patient assessment clinics. You will regularly refer for x-ray and ultrasound and liaise with GPs and Consultants in planning patient care. Whilst you’ll always have team support, it might be from a distance so it’s vital that you are able to work autonomously as well as in a team – the rural nature of the work means that your decision-making and clinical judgement must be sound. All candidates will be well-organised and self-motivated with a flexible approach.
Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles
- Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend working
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
- Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
This is an opportunity to live and work in a beautiful island community that is usually seen only as a holiday destination. The beaches of the Outer Hebrides are world famous as is the wildlife with regular opportunity to spot dolphins, whales and eagles. There’s a wide range of outdoor activities such as kayaking, climbing, hill walking and diving plus a wealth of traditional crafts and music related pursuits. Houses are affordable, communities are safe, there’s good access to health services and schools are excellent with a wide range of social activities– scouting, running, dancing, art clubs, music lessons, drama clubs… For more information on living and working in the Western Isles check out www.visithebrides.co.uk , www.explore-western-isles.com, www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
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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 (when restrictions allow). On site we have an excellent Clinical Skills Centre, Surgical Skills Laboratory, post-graduate library and orthotics laboratory. HCPC registration is essential. A car owner is essential as we provide care in rural locations, residential homes and domiciliary visits.
For further information please contact: Mrs Sarann Macphee, Podiatry Manager, Tel: 01851 708289 or email at – sarann.macphee@nhs.scot
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). The post is eligible for relocation expenses and secondments would be considered.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
Any further queries please contact 01851 762027
Closing Date: 24th March 2023
NHS Western Isles Benefits
· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.
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