Community Rehabilitation Podiatrist (Part‑time, NHS Glasgow)

About the role

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a qualified Podiatrist to join its Community Rehabilitation team. Working from a Community Centre for Health, you will provide specialist podiatry services to adults across the North West locality of Glasgow.

Key responsibilities

• Take professional and legal accountability for all aspects of patient care.
• Assess capacity and obtain valid consent, working within the legal framework for patients lacking capacity.
• Independently evaluate clinical and social information to deliver comprehensive podiatry diagnoses, including rapidly progressing conditions.
• Utilise evidence‑based assessment tools and outcome measures to guide treatment.
• Engage patients in goal‑setting and develop patient‑centred care pathways.
• Adhere to tissue viability and wound‑care guidelines.
• Manage a podiatry caseload efficiently, prioritising clinical needs.
• Collaborate with a multi‑professional team to ensure effective communication and coordinated care.

Required profile

• Registered podiatrist with the HCPC, able to work independently at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of consent and capacity.
• Experience in community‑based rehabilitation and managing complex podiatry cases.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care.

Required skills

• Use of evidence‑based assessment tools and outcome measures.
• Wound care and tissue viability management.
• Patient goal‑setting and care planning.
• Effective multi‑disciplinary teamwork.

What we offer

• Permanent part‑time contract (18.5 hours per week) with pro‑rata salary.
• Flexible working hours within 08:30‑16:15, Monday‑Friday shift pattern (2.5/7) with occasional weekend work.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive community health setting serving over 200,000 residents.