Job summary
Imagine if you could study a health-related degree, with all tuition fees covered, while earning a salary at the same time, and a guaranteed job upon completion with a minimum starting salary of £27,000 (full time).
You can, with Sussex Community NHS Learning Academy.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Looking for a career change
- Wanting to take their next steps in their clinical career
- Committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Sussex
If that is you, you could become a clinical apprentice with us.
A clinical apprenticeship is a patient facing clinical job that offers hands on work experience alongside off the job training for a health related qualification. You will study for your qualification through a mixture of workplace learning, attendance at university, practice placements, and self-directed learning. Clinical apprenticeships take time and are hard work, but they are rewarding, and we will support you on your journey.
We will get back to you about your application by the end of February, and if shortlisted we will support you in your application to university and joint interviews will take place in March.
Main duties of the job
Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specializing in the lower limb, providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. A Podiatrist's role is to work to protect people's feet and mobility, providing advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the lower limb including those that are caused by underlying conditions such as Diabetes or Arthritis.
About us
We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to our values in every aspect of their work.
Compassionate careCaring for people in ways we would want for our loved ones.
Achieving ambitionsFor patients and service users, colleagues, our teams and our organisation.
Working togetherForging strong links with our patients, the public and our health and care partners, so we can rise to the challenges we face together.
Delivering excellenceOur patients and partners deserve nothing less.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice degree program provides a route into a career in Podiatry. As an apprentice you will combine academic studies and work place based learning within the podiatry team at SCFT to become a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist. Please see the Job Description & Person Specification document for the outline of the qualified role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice degree program provides a route into a career in Podiatry. As an apprentice you will combine academic studies and work place based learning within the podiatry team at SCFT to become a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist. Please see the Job Description & Person Specification document for the outline of the qualified role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
- Three 'A' Levels or equivalent qualifications/ access course relevant to an HCPC qualification or L3/4/5 Apprenticeship/Diploma/NVQ in a health-related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy
- Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport
- Practical, resourceful and reliable
- Ability to follow detailed instruction
- Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to record information accurately
- Admin skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work with others and independently
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services
Desirable
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting
- Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to the course
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
- Three 'A' Levels or equivalent qualifications/ access course relevant to an HCPC qualification or L3/4/5 Apprenticeship/Diploma/NVQ in a health-related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy
- Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport
- Practical, resourceful and reliable
- Ability to follow detailed instruction
- Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to record information accurately
- Admin skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work with others and independently
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services
Desirable
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting
- Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to the course
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
