Advanced Podiatrist MSK Podiatry

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Podiatrist based at Biggart Hospital

What you will do:

Our service is passionate about our learning and development programme and there will be opportunities for you to be both a contributor and consumer of this programme. We promote patient self-management and rehabilitation and contribute to training programmes for other health care professionals. The post holder will be primarily involved in supporting service improvement and staff development and hold a complex MSK Podiatry caseload providing care within the fields of rheumatology, orthopaedics, paediatrics and MSK rehabilitation.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

We are looking for an individual who is a good team player and who can demonstrate our core values and behaviours of caring, respect, team work, safety and compassion. 

You must be flexible and motivated HCPC registered Podiatrist with excellent communication skills to work within our team in NHS Ayrshire & Arran in the delivery of high standard patient centred care.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours: 37 hours per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Lee Burke Lee.Burke@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Telephone: or Katy Knox Katy.Knox@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Telephone:

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