Description
As a Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will undertake assessments and treatments of patients within HMP settings. This includes determining clinical diagnoses, agreeing on treatment plans with patients, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.
Main Duties:
- Manage your clinical caseload and associated waiting lists.
- Maintain professional standards and comply with PPH policies and procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Be professionally and legally responsible for your work and patient care.
- Assess patients, including those with complex presentations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver various podiatric treatments such as nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, and diabetes care.
- Provide advice on self-care and communicate effectively with patients and carers.
- Offer specialist advice and training to other MDT members as needed.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Maintain your clinical professional development through CPD.
- Participate in the CPD training program and attend external courses.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a coordinated service.
- Engage in staff appraisal schemes and Personal Development Plans.
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Plan and organize your workload efficiently.
- Prioritize patient management according to best clinical practice.
- Maintain accurate documentation and report assessment and treatment results.
- Comply with company policies, Health and Safety aspects, and professional guidelines.
Person Specification:
- HCPC and SOCAP registered.
- Relevant podiatry experience, including advanced techniques like nail surgery and biomechanics.
- Experience working within the NHS and in lone working environments.
- Postgraduate qualifications and HMP clearance desirable.
Additional Information:
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.