Job Advert
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Podiatrist to join our enthusiastic and motivated podiatry team, dedicated to delivering high-quality person centred care in a rural region.
We invite pre-registration podiatrists who are graduating this year to apply. As a new graduate you will be fully supported through the Flying Start programme.
Our team is passionate and focused in achieving the best outcomes and delivery of care for people who require services. You will be joining a proactive podiatry team that works collaboratively, as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, with other Health Care Professionals and agencies as part of the treatment planning process.
This post is based mostly in the community setting, you will be able to plan, manage and provide a high level of care to a diverse range of patients. You will work in the areas of preventive, palliative and corrective care with on-going supervision of Podiatry Healthcare Support Workers.
Are you able to:
• Demonstrate being part of a team
• Use your own initiative
• Work collaboratively
• Drive or travel between community bases
We can offer applicants:
• Full time or part time options: 30 to 37.5 per week, job share and part time hours
• Flexible and digital working options available
• Opportunities for career and learning development during the important starting years in your profession.
• Mentorship and supervision for Wound Care, MSK and Nail Surgery.
• Band 5 peer support group
• Supportive induction and ongoing active team collaboration
• Development of effective leadership skills
Posts 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
APPLICATION PROCESS
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway can support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary or Mountainhall Treatment Centre Community Ward 1 for those who have completed CBT and English language. The following should be highlighted in your application: ~ Evidence of CBT completion date ~ Results of an English language test via IELTS or OET ~ Evidence of starting NMC registration If your application is progressed, documented evidence will be required. If this evidence is not highlighted on your application it will be presumed that you do meet the minimum criteria and will therefore not be shortlisted. PLEASE DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTATION AT POINT OF APPLICATION, ONLY WHEN REQUESTED.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.