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. An exciting career development opportunity has arisen within NHS Tayside Podiatry, for the position of Head of Service. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and direction, overseeing clinical, managerial, financial, and operational responsibilities across the entirety of NHS Tayside Podiatry Service. This pivotal role will contribute to driving excellence in patient care, clinical and care governance, and staff development while ensuring compliance with organisation policy and standards. The successful candidate will be highly motivated; have proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and direct others; and be able to apply a whole systems approach to manage change and arising challenges. You must be registered as a podiatrist with HCPC. Informal enquiries to: Lee Sievwright, Podiatry Manager, Podiatry Department, Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth PH1 1NX Tel: 01738 473174 – email: lee.sievwright@nhs.scot Hours of work are: 37 NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside