Podiatrist – General

Job Title: Band 6 Podiatrist – General
Location: Orkney, UK
Salary: £37.64 per hour
Duration: Ongoing, Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Band 6 Podiatrist specialising in General care to join the team in Orkney. This role offers an ongoing commitment with a generous hourly rate of £37.64, ensuring you are well-compensated for your expertise. Offering the chance to work in a diverse range of specialities, this position allows you to provide essential care and procedures to patients with varied systemic conditions.

You will play a pivotal role in managing patients at high risk of active foot disease, as well as those with musculoskeletal, dermatological, and surgical needs.

• Free shared accommodation:
  Enjoy comfortable living without the hassle of finding housing, allowing you to focus on your work and explore Orkney.
• One return travel reimbursed:
  Relocating for the perfect job can be expensive, so we offer reimbursement for one return journey to help you settle in with ease.
• Flexible work-life balance:
  As a locum podiatrist, you will enjoy the freedom of arranging your schedule to achieve the perfect balance between work and leisure.
• Professional development opportunities:
  Continuous learning is encouraged through various workshops and training sessions.
• Experience a new culture:
  Living and working in Orkney offers you the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Scottish culture and magnificent natural landscapes.

• Provide specialist podiatric care and procedures across various specialties, including diabetes, vascular, neurology, and rheumatology.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the lower limbs in both adult and paediatric patients, utilising functional and non-functional testing methods.
• Perform postural alignment, gait analysis, and neurological assessments to evaluate systemic disease involvement and pain.
• Work independently as an autonomous practitioner in both community and hospital settings, managing individual and team caseloads.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, practice nurses, community podiatrists, and hospital consultants from specialist services to manage referrals.
• Play an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of podiatry services.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatry.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a podiatrist in the UK.
• Recent experience in podiatry practice, with NHS experience being advantageous but not essential.

Imagine living and working in beautiful Orkney, where you can enjoy a blend of rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. With a strong sense of community, vibrant local culture, and an abundance of outdoor activities, Orkney offers a fantastic quality of life for those seeking both professional and personal fulfillment. Join us and embrace the adventure!