Podiatrist - HMP Isle of Wight

Job Summary

Are you a Podiatrist looking for a new or additional role with career development opportunities? Have you ever thought about working within a prison environment, helping to rehabilitate and support offenders to live purposeful lives as a member of the community?

Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be!

To ensure the continued quality of care at HMP Isle of Wight, we are looking for a Podiatrist to join our team, working 24 hours a month. There is no on-call or weekend work to allow for a strong work-life balance!

You will be part of a forward-thinking, innovative health care team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health professionals, delivering high-quality, best practice treatment. You will also form part of the wider MSK Health in Justice Team comprising of physiotherapists and podiatrists working in 54 prisons across the country. You will be closely supported and mentored by our Team Lead Podiatrist, and this, combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training, and funding for external clinical courses, will provide you with an excellent supportive learning environment.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the offender healthcare setting who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. You will need to determine clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

With this in mind, you will be HCPC registered with post-registration experience assessing and treating a range of conditions including diabetic patients, wound management, MSK pathologies, and nail surgery. You will also be self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.

About Us

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So, we offer a competitive rate of pay. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance, so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the Internal Recruiter for this role. The recruiter will submit your CV to the hiring manager and arrange an interview for you to attend if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job.

Alternatively, if you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah on email sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and prison vetting.

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,750 to £47,250 a year, Up to £47,250 per annum pro rata depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

9151

Job locations

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Hampshire

PO30 5RS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

As a Podiatrist working with Practice Plus Group you will:

1. Provide outstanding evidence-based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients focusing on both planned and unplanned care.
2. Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients' care following our policies, procedures, and always considering safeguarding.
3. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being proactive in the management of foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions and motivating the wider team to identify patients at high risk. You will forge strong working relationships with the Practice Plus Group healthcare team and the wider Health in Justice Service.
4. Promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
5. Share knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
6. Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• HCPC registered with post-registration experience assessing and treating a range of conditions including diabetic patients, wound management, MSK pathologies, and nail surgery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Hampshire

PO30 5RS

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/