Podiatrist Senior Offender Health - HMP Haverigg
North Ln, Haverigg, Millom LA18 4NA, UK
11 April 2024
About the Role
As Podiatrist Senior Offender Health, you will be required to assess and treat patients within the HMP setting who qualify for Podiatry, determine clinical diagnosis and podiatry treatment indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Your Day to Day
Key Responsibilities:
1. To manage own clinical caseload.
2. To maintain professional standards.
3. To comply with all PPH standards, policies, and procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities:
1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care, ensuring a high standard of clinical care.
2. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, recommending the best course of intervention and developing comprehensive discharge plans.
3. To represent Premier externally (locally, regionally, and nationally) regarding services provided to patients.
4. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
5. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently.
6. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination, and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
7. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching, and instruction to patients' relatives and carers.
8. To provide advice to other Podiatry colleagues and GPs.
9. To provide specialist advice, teaching, and training to other members of the MDT as required.
10. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of conditions.
11. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
12. To be an active member of the company CPD programme unless exclusions apply.
Professional Responsibilities:
1. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments.
2. To be an active member of the CPD training programme, delivering presentations and attending external courses.
3. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues.
4. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP).
5. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work through Evidence Based Practice projects and audits.
6. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
Organisational Responsibilities:
1. To be responsible for your area of work, planning and organising efficiently and effectively.
2. To decide priorities for patient management in accordance with best clinical practice.
3. To be responsible for equipment used in Podiatry duties and to adhere to company policy.
4. To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation.
5. To be actively involved in the monthly collection of appropriate data and statistics.
6. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement necessary policies.
7. To comply with company policies and procedures.
8. To undertake any other duties as directed by the Senior Operations Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Post graduate qualifications.
2. HCPC and SOCAP registered.
3. Evidence of relevant experience within podiatry.
4. Experience with more advanced podiatry such as nail surgery and biomechanics.
Rewards & Benefits:
1. 28 days annual leave (plus 3 buy back days).
2. My Totally Rewards (online discount portal).
3. 6% Employer Pension contribution.
4. Share save scheme.
5. Opportunities for career development.
6. Employee assistance program.
7. Virtual GP Services - 24/7 GP Appointments.
8. WeCare Wellbeing.
Other details:
1. Pay Type: Salary.
2. Max Hiring Rate: £40,000.00.
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