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Applications are welcomed for the role of Advanced Podiatrist in Foot Protection.
The following posts are available
37.5 hours per week substantive
22.5 hours per week substantive (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
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 Foot Protection teams in NHS GG&C Podiatry work in multidisciplinary environments with strong working relationships with Diabetes, Vascular Surgery, Nursing and Orthotics services.
These roles provide clinical care and leadership in foot protection across acute and community clinics, nursing homes and domiciliary environments.
Applicants should have a degree or diploma in Podiatry, educated to Masters level or equivalent gained through extensive clinical experience, current HCPC registration and POM-A entitlement. Experience of prescription only medicines though POM-S or Independent Prescribing annotation would be desirable.
Applicants should have minimum of 5 years of post graduate experience or equivalent in specialist area, including a minimum of 2 years experience at band 6 in a foot protection role. They should possess excellent communication skills and be able to, demonstrate effective clinical leadership.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Informal contact: Gillian Harkin, 07811 240680, Gillian.Harkin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.