Specialist Podiatrist (Lead for Nail Surgery) Ref: 208856
Substantive
Full Time– 37 hours per week
This post can be offered as a development post
Band 5 (Annex 21 during development), Salary Range £31,892 - £39,735 per annum
Band 6 - Salary Range £39,912 to £48,635 per annum
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum
A Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 is also available
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our small team providing podiatric interventions to the population of Shetland.
Alternatively, this post can be an exciting opportunity for recent graduates wishing to increase and develop the full range of clinical skills. Appointment at Band 5 will be for an initial period of supervision and mentorship, with progression to Band 6 under Annex 21, and following this period will have progressed to working autonomously.
The post is based at Lerwick health centre, with other clinics held at the Gilbert Bain hospital, outlying health centres, domiciliary visits and care homes.
As the Specialist Podiatrist for nail surgery you will coordinate, develop and lead this service as well as providing high quality care in general podiatry. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in specialist clinics, namely MSK, diabetes and wound care. The post holder will propose and implement policy and service developments, be the source of information, advice and education to both the podiatry team and other health and social care staff.
There are excellent personal development opportunities and the post holder will be encouraged and supported in CPD and service improvement activities.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager on 01595 743021 or email michael.medici@nhs.scot Or alternatively contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes + wound Care Podiatrist) rowan.nicolson@nhs.scot for an informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services
Closing date: 30/03/25
Interview date: 08/04/25
For more information and to apply:
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Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.