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Were 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, contactsarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.comin 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.
Details
- Date posted: 10 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 14373-1
- Job locations: Albany, 55 Parkhurst Road, Newport, Hampshire, PO305RS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information, please review the attached job description or contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
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.
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This advert is for Foot Health Practitioner with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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