Trainee Podiatrist,

Applications are sought from highly motivated individual seeking a new opportunity to join NHS Forth Valley’s Podiatry service.

The Podiatry Service aims to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers thorough the provision of triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments.

The service is patient centred and needs led with clinical assessment and diagnosis leading to management plans tailored to meet the needs of individual patients. There is a focus on rehabilitation with a self-care element included in treatment plans where appropriate.

The PREPARE Trainee post, employed on an Annex 21 basis, are NHS Forth Valley’s Podiatry service innovative approach to widening access to adult learners and those who are not able to relocate or leave full time employment to access adult learning opportunities. The PREPARE Trainee will be supported to undertake academic requirements and fully participate within on campus delivery up to 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days being integrated across our Podiatry team during term time. During non-term time, PREPARE trainees will be integrated across our team 5 days per week. This will provide employment within a vocational field of study allowing for exposure to service based requirement and patient facing care to further embed and enhance knowledge and skills.

If you would like to find out more about this post before applying, for a confidential discussion you can contact:
**Claire Quin (AHP Coordinator Podiatry & Orthotics)**

**Clare Prentice (Practice Development Lead Podiatry)**

**Interviews expected to take place week commencing 17**th** June 2024.**

**You are also welcome to join us for an open information session at The Podiatry department Clackmannanshire Health Care Centre Hallpark, Sauchie FK10 3JQ**

**On Wed 22**nd** May 2024 from 5.30 pm to 7.30pm**

**Permanent 37 hours**

This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.** **Pre-Registration Podiatry; Accessible Recruitment & Employment Project,

**Based Within Forth Valley Podiatry service