RM210071 - Advanced Podiatrist (MSK Podiatry Orthopaedic Services)
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Do you want to join an enthusiastic Podiatry Team?
NHS Grampian (NHSG) Podiatry service is a modern and innovative service within NHSG, providing a comprehensive range of foot health services to a diverse community. We provide regular protected learning time, encouraging all Podiatrists to develop their clinical and professional skills as part of their personal development plan, with access to post graduate training and development.
As a result of a recent redesign of NHSG Musculoskeletal (MSK) Foot and Ankle Services, we now have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Team. A full-time permanent Advanced Podiatrist, Band 7 post (£48,788 to £56,747 per annum) vacancy is now available.
Role
The above post will play an integral part of NHSG MSK Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Service, working collaboratively with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team. This post will be hospital based within Woodend Out-patient Orthopaedic Department, Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Key actions within this role include but are not limited to:
* Development and evaluation of the service against locally set targets.
* Leading on clinical support and appraisal for all grades of staff within the team.
* Working within multi-professional/agency teams to ensure coordinated care and health improvement activity for patients presenting with complex MSK foot conditions.
* Responsible for providing specialist training, education, and development of staff within the Podiatry team and wider health and social care team on MSK foot and ankle conditions.
* Triaging of all MSK foot and ankle referrals on behalf of NHSG Foot and Ankle Service.
If you are a highly motivated Podiatrist who would like the opportunity to continue to develop their clinical skills and career opportunities, then we would like you to join our team by inviting you to apply for this post.
Proposed interview date: 27th February 2025.
Informal enquiries to Leigh Porter, Lead Podiatrist, Aberdeen City HSCP on 07772579528 or leigh.porter@nhs.scot or Frances Bruce, Lead Podiatrist, Aberdeenshire HSCP on 07971 505069 or frances.bruce2@nhs.scot.
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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