Advanced Podiatrist in MSK and Orthopaedics (external link)
Job Description
Advanced Podiatrist in MSK and Orthopaedics (Ref: 250172)
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 7 – Salary Range £52,845 to £61,466 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
A Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 is also available
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our small team providing podiatric interventions to the population of Shetland.
The post is based at Lerwick health centre, with other clinics held at the Gilbert Bain hospital, Independent Living Centre (ILC), outlying health centres, domiciliary visits and care homes.
As the Advanced Podiatrist for MSK and Orthopaedics you will coordinate, develop and lead this service as well as providing high quality care in general podiatry. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in specialist clinics, namely nail surgery, diabetes and wound care. The post holder will propose and implement policy and service developments, be the source of information, advice and education to both the podiatry team and other health and social care staff.
There are excellent personal development opportunities and the post holder will be encouraged and supported in CPD and service improvement activities.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity – Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact Michael Medici, Podiatry Manager on or email Or alternatively contact Rowan Nicolson (Advanced Diabetes + wound Care Podiatrist) for an informal chat about living in Shetland and working for NHS Shetland Podiatry services
Closing date: 09/08/2026
Interview date: 25/08/2026
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
