Job summary
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 Gartree. This is a category B men's high‑security prison in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
This role is 2 sessions per month, total number of hours 8 hours a month.
Salary is between £40,000‑£49,000 pro rata 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 healthcare team and the wider Health in Justice Service.
* Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and 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 and experience
* HCPC registration, with proven post‑registration experience of assessing and treating a range of conditions
* Experience in assessing and treating:
1. Diabetic patients
2. Wound management
3. MSK pathologies
4. 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.
Benefits
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rata depending on days worked)
* The support you need 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
Additional information
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: for more information review the attached job description or contact Sarah Melder (sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
Gallow Field Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7RP
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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