Podiatrist - HMP Whatton

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced podiatrist to join our Health in Justice (Hi J) Musculoskeletal (MSK) team, on a part time basis, at HMP Whatton.

This is a category C men's prison in Nottinghamshire.

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.

We are looking for a caring, compassionate, innovative podiatrist to help us deliver our vision of high level MSK care in a secure setting.

• 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.
• This role is 3 sessions per month; total number of hours are 12 hours a month.
• 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

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 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.

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, 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.

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