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.
We have an excellent opportunity for podiatrists who anticipate registering with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Our fully funded learning programme will support you to transition from new graduate to practitioner while you await HCPC registration. 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 Qualification
You will be educated to BSc (Hons) in Podiatry anticipating successful completion in academic year 2024-25 (June 2025). 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.
Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to Band 5 Staff Member NHSGGC - Podiatry: New Band 5
Interviews will take place week beginning 24th February 2025.
For more information, please contact: Julie Braidwood, Practice Development Podiatrist, or Pamela Price, Clinical Education Coordinator,
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.
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