NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday.
Pre-Registration Podiatry: Accessible Recruitment & Employment (PREPARE) Trainee
Applications are sought from highly motivated individuals seeking a new opportunity to join the largest Podiatry service in Scotland. As part of the Pre-Registration Podiatry; Accessible Recruitment & Employment (PREPARE) Project, we are offering an innovative opportunity to undertake a BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree whilst maintaining full time employment and being fully integrated within service delivery. This employment is offered on the successful undertaking of a 4 year training period and as such successful candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to undertake the graduate degree as offered by the services’ identified Scottish Higher Education Institute.
This post is offered on a trainee appointment and in line with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions Handbook. Continuation of employment on a substantive basis as a qualified Podiatrist is subject to successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry over 4 consecutive years and professional registration with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC).
As a large single service including Podiatry Assistants, Specialist and Advanced Podiatrists, NHSGG&C offers a great opportunity to develop skills and build a career. The Podiatry Service aims to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers through the provision of triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments. The service is patient centred and needs led with clinical assessment and diagnosis leading to 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.
Essential to the role:
* excellent communication skills
* high levels of motivation
* self-discipline and an ability to demonstrate care and compassion
This opportunity is offered on a full time basis.
Overseas nationals and migrant workers should note this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. NHSGGC Cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this training programme.
We would encourage all candidates to read the PREPARE FAQ’s with embedded links which can be found here prior to submitting an application.
A live virtual information session is scheduled for Monday 17th February 2025 from 5pm to 6.15pm and can be accessed here. Attendance is advised.
Please note in person Interviews are scheduled to take place WC 21st April 2025.
Candidates keen to explore work experience opportunities in NHSGG&C Podiatry may wish to explore the ‘Get Ready For’ Podiatry Programme. This will be of particular interest to candidates who want to learn more about the profession of Podiatry and/or those who have no previous healthcare experience. The ‘Get Ready For’ Podiatry live virtual sessions are scheduled for WC 17th March 2025 whilst the in person clinical sessions are scheduled for WC 24th March 2025. Click here for further information on the ‘Get Ready For’ Podiatry programme and registration details. Please note, capacity for in-person clinical sessions is limited with prioritisation given to candidates shortlisted for interview.
Informal contact: Pamela Price, Clinical Education Coordinator & PREPARE Project Lead, 07977506253 or via email on Pamela.Price@nhs.scot (Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm).
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.
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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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