About this role
Job summary
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We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Foot Health Practitioner to join our Podiatry team at HMP Isle of Wight, working 16-24 hours per month.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by delivering high quality, patient centred foot care within a Health in Justice setting. You'll support one of the most vulnerable patient populations, helping to improve foot health, promote self-management and prevent deterioration through early intervention.
You'll work closely with HCPC registered podiatrist and the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team, with the autonomy to manage your own clinics while benefiting from clinical supervision and strong team support.
Main duties of the job
As our Foot Health Practitioner, you will be:
Delivering highquality, nonjudgemental foot care in line with treatment plans agreed with a podiatrist. Managing your own clinical caseload, including planning and running clinics within the prison healthcare setting. Providing routine foot treatments such as nail care, diabetic foot checks and basic wound care. Monitoring patients foot health and identifying changes that require escalation to a podiatrist. Supporting patients with education and advice to encourage selfcare and longterm foot health. Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards. Working collaboratively with podiatrists, healthcare colleagues and the wider MDT to ensure coordinated care. Taking part in supervision, audit activity and service development.
About us
With your experience working as a Foot Health Practitioner, podiatry assistant or foot care assistant, you will also have:
A recognised Foot Health Practitioner qualification (e.g., SMAE or IOCP). A compassionate, nonjudgemental approach with strong patientcentred values. Confidence working independently while recognising when to escalate concerns appropriately. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage patients who may face barriers to care. Good understanding of clinical governance, health & safety and evidencebased practice. Competent IT skills and confidence maintaining clinical records. What you can expect in return;
Salary based on experience Work 16-24 hours per month An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays The support you need to grow in your role To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, [email protected] our friendly resourcing team.
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information, please look at the attached job description or contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience working as a Foot Health Practitioner, podiatry assistant or foot care assistant. A recognised Foot Health Practitioner qualification (e.g., SMAE or IOCP). A compassionate, non judgemental approach with strong patient centred values. Confidence working independently while recognising when to escalate concerns appropriately. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage patients who may face barriers to care. Good understanding of clinical governance, health & safety and evidence based practice. Competent IT skills and confidence maintaining clinical records. A flexible, proactive and motivated attitude, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
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 Albany
55 Parkhurst Road
Newport
Hampshire
PO305RS
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)