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This is an opportunity to flexibly contribute your experience as part of a proactive podiatry team providing support for people with foot conditions in the rural area of Dumfries & Galloway. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including community and acute, therefore is essential to be able to travel and work between multiple locations.
A comprehensive training induction will be provided. Thereafter you will have an assigned caseload working in the areas of nail surgery, wound care, preventive care, early interventions and management of diseases affecting the lower limb and foot. This will include patients with a wide range of clinical need. You will hold a delegated caseload of patients, follow care plans, use protocols and work closely with supervision from a HCPC registered podiatrist.
Can you bring:
• An interest in health prevention, mobility, foot care and people
• Appropriate training/ experience in health or social care
• Curiosity and willingness to be part of a dynamic team
We can offer:
• Flexible options and hours per week, currently Monday to Friday with full time or part-time options: 30 to 37.5 per week can be negotiated
• Flexible and digital working options available
• Opportunities for career and learning development
• Supportive induction, supervision and active team collaboration
You will be based in Dumfries with outreach to clinics throughout Dumfries & Galloway as required
We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome to: Lesley at lesley.brown13@nhs.scot
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
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