Locum Band 6 Podiatrist - Argyll and Bute, Scotland - NHS

 

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA Ltd) is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Podiatrist to join an NHS Podiatry Service in Argyll and Bute on a locum basis.

 

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Either:

  • 12 Weeks working 3 days per week, or

  • 7 Weeks working 5 days per week

Location: Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Hours: 08:30am - 4:30pm

 

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Band 6 Podiatrist to join a hospital-based Podiatry Department, delivering a varied and rewarding caseload across a range of specialist podiatry services.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive podiatry team, providing assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with a wide variety of foot and lower limb conditions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Wound care assessment and management

  • Nail surgery clinics

  • Musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and treatment

  • Provision of simple insoles and orthotic interventions

  • Vascular assessments

  • Diabetic foot assessments

  • Development of treatment plans and patient education

  • Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation

  • Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team

 

Working Pattern Options

Option 1: 3 Days Per Week for 12 Weeks

Potential working patterns include:

  • Monday to Wednesday

  • Tuesday to Thursday

  • Wednesday to Friday

 

Option 2: 5 Days Per Week for 7 Weeks

This option may be particularly suited to candidates travelling from outside the local area.

 

Requirements

  • HCPC-registered Podiatrist

  • Previous experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent

  • Experience managing a varied podiatry caseload

  • Competence in wound care management

  • Experience undertaking diabetic foot assessments

  • Experience completing vascular assessments

  • MSK assessment and treatment experience

  • Experience in nail surgery clinics is desirable

  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the assignment

 

Why Apply?

  • Flexible working pattern options

  • Varied clinical caseload

  • Supportive podiatry team

  • Hospital-based role

  • Immediate start available

  • Opportunity to work within a beautiful region of Scotland

 

Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Amy at Amy@temporarystaffingagency.co.uk.