About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire Podiatry department are looking to recruit two Band 5 podiatrists to undertake the full range of core podiatry skills with clinical mentorship and PDP. Clinical work will be inclusive of MSK, wound care, Nail surgery and foot protection.

In this key role, you will:

• As part of the Podiatry Department within a Unit provide direct access service to the whole of the Unit population.
• Delivery of a balanced caseload (clinical and domiciliary) is expected.
• As an autonomous clinician has the ability to justify a programme of care when challenged. Work autonomously and be responsible for managing own caseload within the legal and ethical boundaries as set by the Health and care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Prioritise caseload ensuring that emergency access is available.

What You'll Bring:

• Health and Care Professions Council Registered with a degree/ diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Local Analgesia Certificate Working knowledge of Policies, Procedures and Protocols relevant to Podiatry in NHS Lanarkshire e.gInfection Control and Health and Safety.
• Mandatory trainingsuch as CPR and Manual Handling.
• Full driving License.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Claire James, Head of Profession-Podiatry, on claire.james@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on stephanie.mcneill@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk