Podiatrist - HMP Moorland in Doncaster

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!

We are looking for a Podiatrist to support us and the existing teams to work 10 hours a month at HMP Moorland. There is no on‑call or weekend work to allow for a strong work‑life balance.

This role requires the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the offender healthcare setting who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. You will need to determine clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

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, and nail surgery.
• You will be self‑motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.

As a Podiatrist working with Practice Plus Group you will:

• Provide outstanding evidence‑based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients, focusing on both planned and unplanned care.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
• Inspire excellence in your colleagues by managing foot, ankle and lower extremity conditions and motivating 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.
• Promote best practice, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, supporting your clinical and non‑clinical colleagues to do a great job.
• Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and work as an autonomous practitioner.

Essential:

• HCPC registered with post‑registration experience assessing and treating a range of conditions including diabetic patients, wound management, MSK pathologies and nail surgery.
• Self‑motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Up to £48,951 per annum pro‑rate depending on experience. An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rate depending on days worked). In‑service training and funding for external clinical courses, providing an excellent supportive learning environment to continue professional development. Be part of a forward‑thinking, innovative healthcare team.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, please email sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com 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.

Practice Plus Group Bawtry Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6BW

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/