# Specialist Podiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-podiatrist/65b930c7-d45a-430f-bbaf-f97181bab9de - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-podiatrist/65b930c7-d45a-430f-bbaf-f97181bab9de.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Location:** University Hospital Ayr - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Podiatrist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T09:44:51.748Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=268104 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=268104 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 257693 - Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679) - Job closing date: 08/09/2026 - Job Type: Allied Health Professions - Location: University Hospital Ayr - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 26 - Job posted date: 25/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: Podiatry ### NHS Scotland: ### Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) ### AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. ### Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Podiatrist within South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership based at University Hospital Ayr and working across acute and community settings.. ### Hours: The post is for 26 hours Monday to Friday This post is offered on a permanent basis ### UK Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence is essential to this role. ### What you will do: This job is suitable for a newly qualified Podiatrist who wishes to be supported into a band 6 high risk Podiatrist role on completion of competencies or for an experienced Specialist Podiatrist who wishes to extend their experience in high risk wound care. The postholder will provide person centred care for those diabetes, peripheral arterial disease and complex high risk. The role will involve a minimum of 60% treatment and management of high risk patients with wounds across a variety of care settings and locations. In addition, the postholder will undertake new patient assessments and nail surgery. Ability to work autonomously and provide high quality patient care as a specialist Podiatrist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work flexibly and respond to the changing needs of the service. IT skills. The service provides excellent CPD support and offers the opportunity to work within a progressive service that delivers care through a structured podiatry service. ### For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. ### Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: You will have HCPC registration and possess a B.Sc. in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent Certificate in Local Analgesia Ability to work autonomously and provide high quality patient care as a specialist Podiatrist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work flexibly and respond to the changing needs of the service. Understanding of wound care and diabetic foot pathology. IT skills. ### For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Dr Jodi Binning, South HSCP Podiatry Service Manager. Email: jodi.binning@aapct.scot.nhs.uk ### Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. ### It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. ### We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts. ## Documents - [257693 - Job Description.doc (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1189084&JobId=268104) - [NHS AA Candidate Information Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1189058&JobId=268104) - [257693 - Person Specification.doc (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1189085&JobId=268104) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.