Description
As Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will be required to undertake assessment and treatment of patients within HMP settings.
This includes but is not limited to; determining a clinical diagnosis, agreeing with the patient the podiatric treatment plan, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.
Main duties of the job
- Manage own clinical caseload including the management of any waiting lists in partnership with the HMP site
- Maintain professional standards
- Comply with all PPH standards, policies and procedures
Clinical:
- Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care
- Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time
- Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
- Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans
- Deliver a wide range of podiatric treatments including nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, diabetes care and routine care based on the patients needs and agreed management plan
- Provide advice and instruction to patients to facilitate and encourage appropriate self-care as appropriate
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the condition
- Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT as required
Professional:
- Maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work
- Be an active member of the CPD training programme by the attendance and delivering presentations and training sessions and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated service
- Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and / outcome measures
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation
- Represent PHL Group externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding the podiatry service provided to patients
- Promote understanding of the aims of PHL Group to relatives and carers as appropriate
- Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Operations Manager