Assistant Podiatrist-Return to Podiatry Practice.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed term position of 20 weeks.

The shift pattern for this position is yet to be confirmed.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

We have an excellent opportunity for podiatrists who wish to return to podiatry practice and require to re-register with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Our fully funded learning programme will support you in your return to practice. Candidates who successfully achieve registration will be eligible to apply for Band 5 posts within NHS Boards.

We offer a structured development opportunity to support and consolidate knowledge, skills and competence in supportive learning environments. Your individual learning and support framework will have full mentorship support from our team of practice educators and practice development.

In this post you will:

Have the opportunity to provide podiatric care in a variety of clinical environments where you are supported by your mentor using various supervisory methods. Provide a high level of care both palliative and corrective as part of an agreed care plan whilst liaising with or referring to other Health Care Professionals (HCPs) or Agencies as appropriate. Plan and organise own workload to ensure effective caseload management of a diverse range of patients

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

You will be educated to BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatry requiring to undertake 30 or 60 days of supervised practice. You will demonstrate the ability to work on your own and as a team member and be able to prioritise, plan and organise workload.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will develop a portfolio to demonstrate learning and development.

Adapt your learning needs through reflective practice and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills.

Read and understand the HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

This opportunity is offered on a fixed term basis and will accommodate the return to practice requirement of the applicant. There is flexibility across whole and part time working.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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