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
• Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,485 per annum
• Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000

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

• Provide podiatric interventions to the population of Shetland.
• Coordinate, develop and lead the nail surgery service.
• Deliver high‑quality general podiatry care.
• Work in specialist clinics: MSK, diabetes and wound care.
• Propose and implement policy and service developments.
• Serve as source of information, advice and education to podiatry team and other health and social care staff.
• Encourage and support CPD and service improvement activities.

Excellent personal development opportunities are available; the post holder will be encouraged and supported in CPD and service improvement activities.

Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.

For more information, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager, on or email michael.medicit. Alternatively, contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes + Wound Care Podiatrist) olsont for an informal chat.

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 formal offer of employment.

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