Bank Podiatrist - North West

Job summary

Are you a Podiatrist looking for a flexible Bank role? Have you ever considered working within prison healthcare, supporting offenders on their journey to rehabilitation?

Prisons offer a unique and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Youll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, and make a real impact on patient care.

We are looking for Bank Podiatrists to provide cover at one or more of our North-West prisons:

• HMP Altcourse
• HMP Garth
• HMP Lancaster Farms
• HMP Preston & Kirkham
• HMP Risley & Thorn Cross

You can choose where you work we dont require you to cover all sites!

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care 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 of physiotherapists and podiatrists working in 58 prisons across the country.    As our bank podiatrist, you will be:

• Providing high-quality podiatry care within the prison setting, supporting a diverse patient group.
• Assessing and treating a range of conditions, including diabetic foot care, wound management, MSK pathologies, and nail surgery.
• Working alongside a dedicated healthcare team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health professionals.
• Contributing to rehabilitation, helping patients maintain their foot health as part of their overall well-being.
• Keeping accurate clinical records and working autonomously within a supportive team.

About us

To be successful in the role, you will be:

• HCPC registered Podiatrist with at least 18 months post-registration experience.
• Confident in assessing and treating complex and chronic conditions.
• Skilled in diabetic foot care, wound management, and MSK pathologies.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

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 in turn arrange an interview for you to attend if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job.

Or alternatively, if you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah on email 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.

At Practice Plus Group we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.