Podiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Podiatrist in the prison healthcare sector, where you can make a meaningful impact on offenders' lives. This role offers 26 hours a month with no on-call or weekend work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. You'll work alongside GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, receiving close support and mentorship to enhance your skills. Enjoy a supportive learning environment with opportunities for professional development while contributing to a vital service that helps rehabilitate individuals within the community. This innovative role promises both challenges and rewards in a unique setting.

Benefits

In-service training

Funding for external clinical courses

Supportive mentorship

Qualifications

• Qualified Podiatrist with relevant degree and registration.
• Experience in patient care and working in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry care and treatment to offenders in a prison setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Podiatry

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Job description

Job Opportunity: Podiatrist in the Prison Healthcare Sector

Are you a Podiatrist seeking a new role with career development opportunities? Have you considered working within a prison environment to help rehabilitate and support offenders in living purposeful lives as part of the community?

Prisons offer a challenging yet rewarding setting for healthcare professionals. If you want a role that allows you to develop your skills and learn something new every day, this is the place for you!

We are looking for a Podiatrist to join our team and help maintain the quality of care at HMP Bullingdon, HMP Grendon & Springhill, and HMP Huntercombe. The role involves working 26 hours a month across these sites, with no on-call or weekend work, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, innovative healthcare team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and mental health professionals, delivering high-quality, best-practice treatment. Additionally, you will be part of the wider MSK Health in Justice Team, comprising physiotherapists and podiatrists working in 52 prisons across the country.

You will receive close support and mentorship from our Team Lead Podiatrist. Our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training, and funding for external clinical courses will provide you with an excellent, supportive learning environment.