Job Summary
As Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will be required to undertake assessment and treatment of patients within HMP settings. This includes but is not limited to determining a clinical diagnosis, agreeing with the patient on the podiatric treatment plan, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.
Main Duties of the Job
* To manage own clinical caseload including the management of any waiting lists in partnership with the HMP site
* To maintain professional standards
* To comply with all PPH standards, policies and procedures
Clinical Responsibilities
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care, and to ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
* To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, organising this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
* To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
* To deliver a wide range of podiatric treatments including nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, diabetes care and routine care based on the patient’s needs and agreed management plan.
* To advise and instruct patients to facilitate and encourage appropriate self‑care as appropriate.
* To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the condition.
* To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT as required.
Professional Responsibilities
* To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work.
* To be an active member of the CPD training programme by attending and delivering presentations and training sessions, by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
* To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP).
* To undertake measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence‑based practice projects, audits and outcome measures.
* To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situations.
* To represent PHL Group externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding the podiatry service provided to patients.
* To promote understanding of the aims of PHL Group to relatives and carers as appropriate.
* To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Operations Manager.
Organisational Responsibilities
* To be responsible for your area of work, as agreed with the Senior Operations Manager, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time.
* To decide priorities for patient management and ensure that these remain in accordance with best clinical practice.
* To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out podiatric duties, and to adhere to company policy, including competence to use equipment.
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up‑to‑date documentation, in line with legal and company requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate bodies in the form of reports and letters.
* To be actively involved in the monthly collection of appropriate data and statistics, including audits and outcome measures.
* To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area.
* To comply with company policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate, following the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Podiatry, the Health and Care Professions Council and Department of Health.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* Registered with HCPC and SOCAP.
* Evidence of relevant experience within podiatry.
* Experience with advanced podiatry such as nail surgery and biomechanics.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)
* Post‑graduate qualifications.
* HMP clearance level relevant to post.
* Experience of working with HMP or HMP‑related environment.
* Management of junior members of staff.
Person Specification – Experience (Essential)
* Work experience within the NHS.
* Experience of lone working.
* 3 years minimum post‑graduate experience.
Job Locations
* H M Young Offenders Institution
Bowes Road
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9BG
* H M Prison
Holme House Road
Stockton‑on‑Tees
Cleveland
TS18 2QU
* H M Prison
Finchale Avenue
Brasside
Durham
DH1 5YA
* H M Prison
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HU
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
Partnering Health Ltd
H M Young Offenders Institution
Bowes Road
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9BG
Website: https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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