Specialist Podiatrist; Lead Nail Surgery

Specialist Podiatrist (Lead for Nail Surgery) ()

Substantive – Full Time, 37 hours per week. This post can be offered as a development post. Band 5 (Annex 21 during development), Salary Range £33,295 – £41,483 per annum. Band 6 – Salary Range £41,668 – £50,775 per annum. Distant Island Allowance £2,485 per annum. Relocation Assistance up to £8,000 is also available.

The post is based at Lerwick Health Centre, with other clinics held at Gilbert Bain Hospital, outlying health centres, domiciliary visits and care homes.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our small team providing podiatric interventions to the population of Shetland. Alternatively, this post can be an exciting opportunity for recent graduates wishing to increase and develop the full range of clinical skills. Appointment at Band 5 will be for an initial period of supervision and mentorship, with progression to Band 6 under Annex 21, after which the post holder will work autonomously.

• Coordinate, develop and lead the nail surgery service.
• Provide high‑quality care in general podiatry.
• Work in specialist clinics, including MSK, diabetes and wound care.
• Propose and implement policy and service developments.
• Serve as a source of information, advice and education for the podiatry team and other health and social care staff.

There are excellent personal development opportunities and the post holder will be encouraged and supported in CPD and service improvement activities.

As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

For further information, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager  or email. Alternatively, contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes + Wound Care Podiatrist) for an informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services.

Closing date: 01/03/26

Interview date: TBA

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.