241536 Podiatrist

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has an exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist to join our enthusiastic and motivated Podiatry team, dedicated to delivering high quality, person centred care across our rural region.

This post is community based providing community-focused podiatry care to a diverse and geographically varied population.

Whether you are an experienced clinician or newly qualified, you will be joining a proactive and supportive team that works collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary network including AHPs, nursing teams and community partners to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and contribute to effective treatment planning.

Newly qualified podiatrists will be supported through the Flying Start NHS programme, ensuring a structured and supported transition into practice with dedicated development time, supervision and learning opportunities.

In this community based role, you will plan, manage and deliver a broad range of podiatric interventions. You will work across preventive, palliative and corrective care and provide ongoing support and supervision to Podiatry Healthcare Support Workers.

• Work effectively as part of a team
• Use your own initiative in a community setting
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner services
• Travel between community bases as required

• Flexible and digital/remote working options where appropriate
• Comprehensive induction and mentorship in Wound Care, MSK and Nail Surgery
• Flying Start programme support for new graduates
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Band 5 peer support group
• Active team collaboration and development of leadership skills

Location - this post is based in Wigtownshire / Stewartry - Stranraer / Castle Douglas, with outreach to clinics across the region as required.

We would be delighted to hear from you. For informal enquiries, please contact: Lesley Brown -

As from 1st April 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.

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).