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.
Band 6 Podiatrist (1.0 wte) 36 hours per week
Work base: Highland Podiatry Centre, Abban Street, Inverness.
This is an exciting post for those who wish to increase and improve their clinical skills. NHS Highland encourages all clinical staff to work to the top of their scope of practice and will support the development of skills such as steroid injections and prescribing. A short induction period will provide support due to differences in board practice.
The daily clinical work will include nail surgery, MSK assessments and wound care management of the high‑risk limb. Support will be provided for techniques such as Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations and needling/blunt dissections of verrucae.
You may be employed at Band 6 or, for a new graduate, at Band 5 with a view to upgrading after mentorship.
Qualifications required: BSc qualification in Podiatric Medicine, qualification in L.A. and nail surgery, and registration with the HPC. A current full driving licence is also required.
Soft‑skill requirements include sound professional and clinical knowledge, clinical governance understanding, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload.
Benefits
* Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours (with pro‑rata adjustment for part‑time). The hourly rate will be increased to ensure pay remains unaffected.
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