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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 for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are welcome for the post of Band 5 Podiatrists. We have opportunities for Band 5 posts across NHS GG&C.
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 including clinical settings, patient’s homes and care homes. A variety of patient engagement modalities are employed including face to face, telephone and video review.
The service is patient centered 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.
Comprising 160 staff the NHS GG&C Podiatry Service is the largest in Scotland, with a number of colleagues in Specialist and Advanced practice roles there is broad scope of support for clinical decision making along with professional development. As a forward thinking service we are engaged with research and development, quality improvement projects and practice placements.
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30am – 4:30pm
Informal contact: Sharon Lafferty, 07917266816, Sharon.lafferty2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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.