Overview
To provide podiatry services to clients in the prison, through the application of a curative Philosophy of Care. To work within the healthcare team to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the improvement of foot pathology.
Responsibilities
* To provide assessment and the full range of podiatry treatments to clients within the prison, including wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology, and care of foot problems resulting from neglect & lack of self-care.
* To work as an autonomous practitioner, developing and agreeing treatment plans individually with clients. Support from senior staff is provided.
* To be responsible for protection of health and wellbeing of all clients. Alert others to concerns where protection may be required for vulnerable adults. Refer clients to specialist teams within the department as needed and appropriately refer clients for investigation, diagnosis or treatment.
* Dealing sensitively and appropriately with a client caseload with complex health needs, assisting individuals to manage their health needs effectively.
* To work within a MDT to provide a multidisciplinary approach to improvement of foot pathology.
* Always aiming to achieve with each client maximum independence through self-care and effective client management.
Management responsibilities
* To maintain all areas of the work environment in a clean and tidy condition.
* To undertake clerical duties as required, including appointment making, ordering of drugs, dressings, medical equipment, and stationery items. To maintain adequate levels of stock at clinics at all times.
* To provide statistics as required, and participate in providing monthly returns on time (e.g., expenses and mileage claims).
Leadership
* To comply with all applicable policies of the Trust and department.
* To keep up to date with developments in the podiatry profession and meet the standards of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* To participate in multi-professional clinical supervision in line with the Trust's Clinical Supervision Policy.
Clinical
* To develop treatment plans and discharge plans through an agreed contract with each client, with the aim of improving foot pathology and discharge where appropriate.
* To assess all clients at every visit and refer to specialist services as appropriate.
* To prescribe and manufacture orthoses/insoles/appliances and shoe adaptations when required using laboratory equipment.
Research
* To participate in clinical audit and research projects within the Trust as required by the Head of Podiatry.
Communication
* To liaise with support staff and other professionals within the Trust and statutory bodies/allied agencies to promote effective, patient-centred inter-agency working.
* To regularly provide written reports & feedback on patient progress to other health professionals.
* To attend and participate in staff meetings and Clinical Team Reviews.
Important information
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a prison setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide proof of right to work documentation, proof of ID (including one photographic ID), proof of address, and, for non-UK passport holders, correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home Office share code. Five years of address history are required. Applicants not UK passport holders who provide less than five years UK address history will need to provide an English police certificate from where they resided previously. UK passport holders who have lived abroad for more than six months in the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. Guidance on obtaining a Police Certificate is available from government sources. The organisation is committed to inclusive employment and provides interview opportunities under the Disability Confident Scheme where applicable. If adjustments are needed for the interview process, please discuss with the appointing manager. Applicants are encouraged to contact the hiring manager with questions about the role or process. Armed forces candidates may be asked to provide evidence during recruitment; misrepresentation may affect offers. Visit the organisation's webpage for armed forces support information.
About us
Oxleas NHS trust was awarded the South West prison contract in 2022 and currently has a portfolio of 19 prisons. We recruit podiatrists to work within the Prison service on a flexible basis. This role covers HMP Guys Marsh and HMP Erlestoke. Our healthcare team aims to promote health and well-being to those in prison through integrated care across Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse. Our values are: We\'re Kind, We\'re Fair, We Listen, We Care.
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