Overview
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 challenging yet rewarding for healthcare professionals. This role offers an opportunity to develop your existing skills and learn something new every day.
To ensure the continued quality of care, we are looking for a Podiatrist to support us and the existing teams to work 12 hours a month at HMP Whatton. 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 healthcare 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 physiotherapists and podiatrists working in 58 prisons across the country. You will be closely supported and mentored by our Team Lead Podiatrist, and with our appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will have 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 presentation. You will need to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Qualities and requirements include HCPC registration 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
Practice Plus Group offers a competitive package of pay and benefits and recognises the value of a healthy work-life balance. We strive to be flexible to help 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 if suitable.
Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah at 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. We actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. We are UNABLE to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Job description and responsibilities
As a Podiatrist working with Practice Plus Group you will:
* Provide outstanding evidence-based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients, focusing on both planned and unplanned care.
* Deliver non-judgemental care, build therapeutic relationships and promote professional boundaries. Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following policies and safeguarding considerations.
* Inspire excellence by proactively managing foot, ankle and lower-extremity conditions and by motivating the wider team to identify patients at high risk. Forge strong working relationships with the Practice Plus Group healthcare team and the wider Health in Justice Service.
* Promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
* Share knowledge and expertise to ensure safe care, supporting clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
* Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list, and 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.
* Self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: New Lane, Whatton, Nottingham, NG13 9FQ
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Salary: Depending on experience, Up to £47,250 per annum pro rata depending on experience
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