Job summary Are you a Podiatrist looking for a flexible Bank role? Have you ever considered working within prison healthcare, supporting offenders on their journey to rehabilitation? Prisons offer a unique and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Youll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, and make a real impact on patient care. We are looking for Bank Podiatrists to provide cover at one or more of our North-West prisons: HMP Altcourse HMP Garth HMP Lancaster Farms HMP Preston & Kirkham HMP Risley & Thorn Cross You can choose where you work we dont require you to cover all sites Main duties of the job You will be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and mental health professionals, delivering high quality, best practice treatment. You will also form part of the wider MSK Health in Justice Team comprising of physiotherapists and podiatrists working in 58 prisons across the country. As our bank podiatrist, you will be: Providing high-quality podiatry care within the prison setting, supporting a diverse patient group. Assessing and treating a range of conditions, including diabetic foot care, wound management, MSK pathologies, and nail surgery. Working alongside a dedicated healthcare team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health professionals. Contributing to rehabilitation, helping patients maintain their foot health as part of their overall well-being. Keeping accurate clinical records and working autonomously within a supportive team. About us To be successful in the role, you will be: HCPC registered Podiatrist with at least 18 months post-registration experience. Confident in assessing and treating complex and chronic conditions. Skilled in diabetic foot care, wound management, and MSK pathologies. Self-motivated with strong communication and organisational skills. A team player who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Passionate about delivering high-quality care in a challenging but rewarding environment. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the Internal Recruiter for this role. The recruiter will submit your CV to the hiring manager and in turn arrange an interview for you to attend if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job. Or alternatively, if you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah on email sarah.melderpracticeplusgroup.com 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP At Practice Plus Group we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number 10715 Job locations H M Prison Altcourse Higher Lane Liverpool L9 7LH H M Prison Kirkham Freckleton Road Kirkham Preston PR4 2RN H M Prison Ribbleton Lane Preston PR1 5AB H M Young Offenders Institute Arley Road Appleton Warrington WA4 4RL H M Prison Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland PR26 8NE H M Prison Stone Row Head Lancaster LA1 3QZ H M Prison Warrington Road Risley Warrington WA3 6BP Job description Job responsibilities 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. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being pro-active in the management of foot, ankle and lower extremity conditions and motivating the wider team to identify patients at high risk. You will 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 be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being pro-active in the management of foot, ankle and lower extremity conditions and motivating the wider team to identify patients at high risk. You will 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 be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Podiatrist with at least 18 months post-registration experience. Confident in assessing and treating complex and chronic conditions. Skilled in diabetic foot care, wound management, and MSK pathologies. Self-motivated with strong communication and organisational skills. A team player who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Passionate about delivering high-quality care in a challenging but rewarding environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Podiatrist with at least 18 months post-registration experience. Confident in assessing and treating complex and chronic conditions. Skilled in diabetic foot care, wound management, and MSK pathologies. Self-motivated with strong communication and organisational skills. A team player who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Passionate about delivering high-quality care in a challenging but rewarding environment. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address H M Prison Altcourse Higher Lane Liverpool L9 7LH Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)