Podiatrist - HMP Whatton and HMP Gartree
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced podiatrist to join our Health in Justice (HiJ) Musculoskeletal (MSK) team, on a part time basis, at HMP Whatton – a category C men's prison in Nottinghamshire and HMP Gartree – a category B men's high‑security prison in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
This role is 3 sessions per month at HMP Whatton and 2 sessions a month at HMP Gartree; total number of hours are 20 hours a month.
Salary is between £40,000 – £49,000 pro rota depending on experience.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging but rewarding places for healthcare practitioners to work. If you are looking to develop your skills, learn something new and challenge yourself in a different environment, this could be the role for you. You will be supported by a Regional Team Lead and Clinical Lead so if the prison environment is new to you, support will be available to help you settle in.
We also believe in a good work‑life balance, so the hours can be worked flexibly around your other commitments.
Main duties of the job
As our podiatrist, you will:
Provide outstanding evidence‑based care, advanced assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. You will need to determine clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Assess and treat a range of conditions including diabetic patients, wound management, MSK pathologies and nail surgery.
Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ care, following our policies and procedures.
Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being pro‑active in the management of foot, ankle and lower extremity conditions and motivate the wider team to identify patients at high risk. Forge strong working relationships with the Practice Plus Group health‑care team and the wider Health in Justice Service.
Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
About us
We are looking for a caring, compassionate, innovative podiatrist to help us deliver our vision of high level MSK care in a secure setting.
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registration, with proven post‑registration experience of assessing and treating a range of conditions
* Experience in assessing and treating
o Diabetic patients
o Wound management
o MSK pathologies
o Nail surgery
* You will also be self‑motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Evidence of CPD and work within MSK speciality.
* A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
* Excellent IT skills in MS Word, Outlook.
* Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience of electronic notes systems.
Desirable
* Experience of electronic notes systems.
What you can expect in return
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rata depending on days worked).
* Support to grow in your role, in‑service training and funding for external clinical courses and an excellent supportive learning environment to continue your professional development.
* Up to £49,000 per annum pro‑rata depending on experience.
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 are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, review the attached job description or contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.
Person Specification
See the above qualifications and essential/desirable sections.
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 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/ (Opens in a new tab)
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