About the organisation:
As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.
Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.
We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do – Open and honest, Respect and Kindness – from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.
About Orkney:
With over 70 islands – 20 of them inhabited – Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.
The Position:
Are you a passionate and flexible podiatrist looking for a unique opportunity to support a small, dedicated team in a remote and rural setting?
NHS Orkney is seeking a Relief Podiatrist to join our friendly and committed team on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference in a close-knit island community.
You will provide high-quality podiatric care across a range of clinical areas, including:
• Management of high-risk foot conditions/ foot protection
• MSK and general podiatry
• Hospital ,Clinical, Community-based and domiciliary care
• Support for active foot disease, wound care and preventative services
You’ll work closely with our small team of experienced podiatrists and wider Healthcare Professional colleagues, contributing to a service that is evolving to meet the needs of our population through innovation, digital tools, and integrated care.
The Candidate:
Candidates will be expected to possess the following:
• HCPC-registered podiatrist
• Experience in general or specialist podiatry (Band 6 desirable)
• Full UK Driving licence
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel across Orkney
Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:
This post will be based at The Balfour
The successful candidate will work on a Relief basis
This post is Relief
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.
Benefits and Salary:
Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
The salary for this post is Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,654 pro rata per annum, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.
NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.
Further Information:
If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!
For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.
This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Check