Job Description

Are you a Podiatrist looking for a new or additional role with career development opportunities? Have you ever thought about working within a prison environment, helping to rehabilitate and support offenders to live purposeful lives as a member of the community?
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be!
To ensure the continued quality of care, we are looking for a Podiatrist to support us and the existing teams to work 12 hours a month at HMP Altcourse. There is no on-call or weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance!
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. You will be closely supported and mentored by our Team Lead Podiatrist, and this combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will be provided with an excellent supportive learning environment.
What you'll be doing
This role requires the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the offender healthcare setting 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.
When you are part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We will help you be the best you can be.
What we'll look for in you
As a HCPC registered podiatrist, with proven post-registration experience of assessing and treating a range of conditions, you will also have:

• 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.

What you can expect in return;

• Up to 48,951 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
• Be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.
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.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, we are UNABLE to offer visa sponsorship #LI-SM1
All Locations
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Position
Podiatry
Advertising Salary
Up to 48,951 per annum pro rata depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Part Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
Regional and national career development opportunities.
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.
While with the hospital James had the opportunity to study to become a PA on the University of Plymouth's MSc Physician Associates Studies programme. James was supported and funded in his studies by Practice Plus Group

Skills Required