NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals seeking a new opportunity to join the largest Podiatry Service in Scotland.
The Podiatry Service aims to deliver high-quality care to patients and their carers through the provision of triage, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient groups across a variety of environments. The service is patient-centred and needs-led, with clinical assessment and diagnosis informing management plans tailored to individual patient needs. There is a strong focus on rehabilitation, with self-care elements incorporated into treatment plans where appropriate.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to build and develop strong foundations across the Allied Health Professions (AHP) Practice Based Learning (PrBL) network within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and across NHS Scotland, while influencing the quality of clinical education and placement provision across undergraduate Podiatry programmes in Scotland.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full-time - 36 Hours
Shift Pattern - Monday, Tuesday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm; Wednesday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm
Base location - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGG&C), with engagement across NHS Scotland.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and delivery of practice-based learning opportunities for undergraduate podiatry students.
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Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex needs.
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Integrate within local and wider NHSGG&C Podiatry teams to support service delivery.
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Liaise and collaborate with Higher Education Institution (HEI) colleagues to support the delivery of practice-based learning.
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Contribute to maintaining and enhancing the quality of clinical education and student placement experiences.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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Awareness of practice education within a practice-based learning environment.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proven problem-solving abilities.
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Self-discipline and the ability to work independently and effectively.
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A commitment to demonstrating caring and compassionate behaviours.
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Understanding of person-centred care principles and rehabilitation-focused practice.
Additional information:
- In-person interviews will take place for this post on Friday 28th August
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Pamela Price, Clinical Education Coordinator - [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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