Specialist Podiatrist

Specialist Podiatrist ()

Substantive
• Full Time - 37 hours per week

Can be offered as a development post
Band 6 - Salary Range £41,668 to £50,775 per annum or Band 5 (Annex 21 during development), Salary Range £33,295 to £41,483 per annum
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,485 per annum
A Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 is also available

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our small rural 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 will have progressed to working autonomously.

The post is based at Lerwick health centre, with other clinics held at the Gilbert Bain hospital, outlying health centres, domiciliary visits and care homes. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

As a Specialist Podiatrist you will coordinate, develop and lead aspects of this service as well as provide high quality care in general podiatry. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in specialist clinics, namely MSK, diabetes and wound care and rotational nail surgery clinics.

If you are a highly motivated Podiatrist who would like to be part of a supportive, caring and compassionate team, then we would like to give you the opportunity to join our team by inviting you to apply for this post. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team player. The Podiatry Service is a very busy department and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to organise workloads in a timely and efficient manner.

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

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. 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. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and/or https:///life

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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager on or email michael.medicit Or alternatively contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes & Wound Care Podiatrist) rowan.nicolsont for an informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services

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

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at  including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling .

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.