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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
We have the pleasure of inviting applications for the post of Advanced Podiatrist in Foot Protection, based in the East quadrant of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The Podiatry Service aims to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers.
The key responsibilities of the service are to provide triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments. There is also a key role in linking with care homes, nursing homes and other care providers as a point of contact and expert advice.
The service is patient centred and needs led with clinical assessment and diagnosis leading to patient management plans tailored to meet the needs of individual patients. There is a focus on rehabilitation with a self-care element included in treatment plans where appropriate.
In east quadrant the Podiatry service works within the diabetic MDFC, orthopaedic and vascular colleagues in the MDT and with Infectious Diseases specialities and OPAT to deliver high quality timeous care. We have a commitment to innovation and regularly engage in multi-centre and inter-disciplinary research and quality improvement activity.
This post is an opportunity to build and develop on an existing strong clinical foundation in Foot Protection and develop your career.
Evidence of postgraduate education at masters level or equivalent through extensive experience is essential along with current HCPC registration. Qualifications and experience in Independent Prescribing or POM-S would be desirable.
These roles provide advanced practice level clinical care and leadership in foot protection across acute and community clinics, nursing homes and domiciliary environments.
The shift pattern is; 8.30am – 4,30pm
.Informal Contact: Clare Logan, Podiatry Team Leader email Clare.logan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Contact Number 07881834990
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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