Job Role: Podiatrist
Salary: £38,000 - £39,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Employed
Location: Inverness, Scottish Highlands
Applications are welcomed from candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.
Our client is also open to exploring Skilled Worker sponsorship for exceptional overseas candidates who meet the role requirements. If you require sponsorship, we'd still encourage you to apply.
Starting salary of £38,000-£39,000 , significantly above many graduate opportunities
Six weeks' paid annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring from an experienced MSK and Foot & Ankle Specialist
Fast-track pathway towards becoming a Senior Practitioner
Funded postgraduate qualifications and advanced CPD
Learn diagnostic MSK ultrasound, biomechanics and advanced foot & ankle assessment
Opportunity to develop injection therapy and Independent Prescribing as your career progresses
Access to Run3D gait analysis technology
Access to diagnostic MSK ultrasound
Access to shockwave therapy and advanced rehabilitation equipment
Full reception, administration and AI-supported clinical notes
Relocation support available to help you settle into the Highlands
Genuine influence over the future growth of the clinic
Opportunity to be part of future clinic expansion
If you're newly qualified, or in the early stages of your podiatry career, choosing your first "proper" job is one of the biggest decisions you'll make.
The right clinic can accelerate your career by years.
The wrong one can leave you doing exactly the same thing, day in, day out, wondering why everyone else seems to be progressing whilst you're standing still.
That's why we were genuinely excited when we spoke to our client.
They aren't simply looking for someone to fill appointments.
They're looking for someone they can invest in.
Someone they can mentor.
Someone they can help become one of the clinic's future Senior Practitioners.
You won't be expected to arrive knowing everything.
In fact, our client would rather recruit someone with the right attitude, genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn than someone who thinks they already know it all.
You'll begin by building confidence across general podiatry whilst gradually developing into MSK, biomechanics, sports podiatry, rehabilitation, gait analysis and advanced foot and ankle practice.
It's a structured journey, not a case of being thrown in at the deep end.
We also love how realistic and flexible our client is.
They understand that everyone's career path is different and genuinely want to help people become the best clinicians they can be.
If you're ambitious, enjoy learning and want to look back in five years' time and be amazed by how much you've developed, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.
And let's not forget where you'll be living.
Imagine finishing work and being only minutes away from mountains, beaches, forests and some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the UK.
This role would suit someone who is excited about building a long-term career rather than simply finding their next job.
You'll ideally have:
HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist (or be eligible to obtain HCPC registration)
Newly qualified status or up to approximately two years' post-registration experience
Excellent communication and patient care skills
A genuine passion for learning
A positive, friendly and approachable personality
A willingness to ask questions and develop
Pride in delivering excellent patient care
Eligibility to work in the UK, or the ability to meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements
You do not need experience in advanced MSK, biomechanics or diagnostic ultrasound.
That's exactly what you'll be supported to learn.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is:
This opportunity could be perfect if...
You're graduating soon and want the best possible start to your career.
You're newly qualified but feel your current role isn't stretching you.
You'd love a mentor who genuinely enjoys teaching.
You're fascinated by MSK, biomechanics and sports injuries.
You eventually want to become an Advanced or Senior Podiatrist.
You enjoy learning and want funded postgraduate development.
You'd like to work somewhere where you'll be known as a person, not just another employee.
You'll begin by managing a varied private podiatry caseload appropriate to your level of experience, including:
As your confidence grows, you'll gradually gain exposure to:
MSK podiatry
Foot and ankle rehabilitation
Sports injuries
Biomechanics
Orthotic assessment and prescription
Gait assessment
Shockwave therapy
Diagnostic MSK ultrasound
Advanced foot and ankle assessment
Rather than expecting you to know everything from day one, our client believes in supporting clinicians to develop safely and confidently at a pace that's right for them.
This is a full-time employed position, although flexibility is something our client genuinely values.
Ideally, they'd love someone to join around the beginning of 2027 , allowing time to plan a structured induction and development programme.
However, they appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different.
Whether you're graduating slightly later, completing a notice period or relocating to the Highlands, they're happy to explore a start date that works for the right person.
Typical clinic hours are:
Monday to Friday: approximately 8:30am / 9:00am until 5:00pm / 5:30pm
Around one Saturday morning per month
No routine evening clinics
The clinic is centrally located in Inverness with excellent reception support, modern facilities and advanced technology throughout.
Driving isn't essential.
This is where this opportunity really stands apart.
Many graduate roles promise development.
Our client has built an entire career pathway around it.
You'll receive ongoing mentoring from an experienced clinician with specialist expertise in:
You'll also have access to advanced technology including:
Run3D gait analysis
Diagnostic MSK ultrasound
Shockwave therapy
Advanced rehabilitation equipment
Orthotic assessment technology
As your skills develop, you'll be supported with funded postgraduate training and advanced CPD, helping you progress towards becoming one of the clinic's future Senior Practitioners.
This isn't about rushing you.
It's about giving you every opportunity to become the very best podiatrist you can be.
Moving to the Scottish Highlands is a big step, and our client genuinely understands that because they've made that journey themselves.
Relocation support is available to help with those first few months, including assistance towards initial accommodation costs while you get settled.
If you've been looking for an opportunity to combine outstanding career development with an incredible lifestyle, it's hard to think of many better places to do it.
If you're excited by the opportunity to fast-track your podiatry career with a client who genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply using the application link associated with this advert.
If you experience any problems submitting your application, please email your CV to [email protected] , quoting Graduate Podiatrist - Inverness in the subject line, and we'll be happy to help.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates.*
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Employment offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates, including exceptional international podiatrists who may require Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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