Podiatrist Offender Health - Bracton Centre, HMP Isis & Greenvale SCU

As a Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will undertake assessments and treatments of patients within HMP settings. This involves determining clinical diagnoses, agreeing on treatment plans with patients, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.

Main Duties:

• Manage your own clinical caseload and associated waiting lists.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with PPH standards, policies, and procedures.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Be professionally and legally responsible for your work and patient care.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload, organizing it effectively.
• Assess patient capacity, gain informed consent, and work within a legal framework.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver various podiatric treatments including 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.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintain your clinical professional development.
• Participate in the CPD training program and reflective practice.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and participate in staff appraisal schemes.
• Undertake measurements and evaluations of your work using Evidence-Based Practice projects.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Plan and organize your work efficiently.
• Prioritize patient management according to best clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to company policies.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and report incidents.

Requirements:

• HCPC and SOCAP registered.
• Postgraduate experience in podiatry, especially in advanced areas like nail surgery and biomechanics.
• Experience working within the NHS and in lone working environments.
• Ability to work with HMP or similar environments is desirable.

Additional Information:

• The post is part-time, 6.46 hours per week.
• Permanent contract.
• Salary depending on experience.