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 to £50,775 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,485 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

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, and following this period the candidate will work autonomously.

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

• Coordinate, develop and lead the nail‑surgery service as the Specialist Podiatrist.
• Provide high‑quality care in general podiatry and specialist clinics (MSK, diabetes and wound care).
• Propose and implement policy and service developments for podiatry and related disciplines.
• Act as a source of information, advice and education to the podiatry team and other health and social care staff.
• Engage in personal development, CPD and service improvement activities.

• Qualified Podiatrist with specialist knowledge of nail surgery.
• Experience in a clinical podiatry setting is preferred.
• Will need to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo an update prior to formal offer.
• In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

Closing date: 01/03/26
Interview date: TBA

For more information or informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager, 01595 743021 or email michael.medicit. Alternatively, contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes + Wound Care Podiatrist) rowan.nicolsont.

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