Podiatrist - HMP Isle of Wight

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 Isle of Wight. This is high security men's prison set across 2 sites (Albany and Parkhurst) just outside Newport, Isle of Wight. 

This role is 6 sessions per month; total number of hours are 24 hours a month. 

Salary is between £40,000 - £49,0000 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 a 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. Playing 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. You will 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 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.

You will have:

• HCPC registration, with proven post-registration experience of assessing and treating a range of conditions
• Experience in assessing and treating - 
  • Diabetic patients
  • Wound management
  • MSK pathologies
  • 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 communication skills
• Excellent IT skills in MS word, Outlook,
• Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience of electronic notes systems.

What you can expect in return;

• Up to £49,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
• 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

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.