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West Division
Health & Social Care Partnership
Band 6 Podiatrist
Band 5 - Development Post will be considered
Highland Podiatry Centre
24 Abban Street, Inverness
37 hours per week
Work base Portree Hospital
This is an exciting post also open to recent graduates who may wish to increase their clinical skills.
This post may incorporate a significant period of mentorship covering clinical techniques in advance of those usually experienced at college as required. These will include extensive nail surgery experience, Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations, needling / blunt dissections of verrucae, MSK podiatry and wound care management of the high risk limb.
No previous experience is necessary although an understanding of the philosophy of care aims is desirable.
Band 5 Level candidates will be considered although it is anticipated that any band 5 would have to undertake a successful development period the successful applicant would progress to Band 6 Level.
This will fall under Annex 21 development and it is anticipated that the development period would last no longer than 12 months.
This does not exclude experienced clinicians entering the post immediately at Band 6 level.
You will have a BSc qualification in Podiatric Medicine and be qualified in L.A and nail surgery, along with registration with the HCPC.
This is an exciting post also open to recent graduates who may wish to increase their clinical skills.
This post may incorporate a period of mentorship covering clinical techniques in advance of those usually experienced at college as required. These will include extensive nail surgery experience, Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations, needling / blunt dissections of verrucae, and advanced techniques in orthotic manufacture.
No previous experience is necessary although an understanding of the philosophy of care aims is desirable
The candidate may be employed initially at a Band 5 Level but it is anticipated that following a successful development period the successful applicant would progress to Band 6 Level.
This does not exclude experienced clinicians entering the post immediately at Band 6 level.
You will have a BSc qualification in Podiatric Medicine and be qualified in L.A and nail surgery, along with registration with the HCPC.
The workbase is at Portee Hospital based on Isle of Skye which is about 2 hours 30 minutes drive from the Highland capital Inverness
You will be able to demonstrate a sound professional and clinical knowledge, with understanding of clinical governance, and its application. Of greatest importance is an ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your workload, are also essential requirements along with a full, current driving license.